by jlian | Jul 19, 2017 | News
In an inquiry submission yesterday, senior tax adviser Tony Greco spoke as a representative of the IPA to the House of Representatives standing committee on tax and revenue on the extension of the taxable payments reporting system to combat the black economy.The...
by jlian | Jul 18, 2017 | News
Last week, Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, Kelly O’Dwyer, said the government will introduce a bill into Parliament this year that will ensure an individual’s salary sacrifice contributions do not reduce their employer’s superannuation guarantee...
by jlian | Jul 18, 2017 | News
As part of updated guidance on cyber security for all registered tax practitioners, the TPB now recognises that cyber security awareness training can assist tax and BAS agents in protecting themselves from a cyber attack.The TPB will now specifically recognise that...
by jlian | Jul 17, 2017 | News
A survey by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) of up to 1,000 Australians found that on average women were not as engaged with their superannuation as men.The super gap at retirement was found to be $150,000 less for women, with the average...
by jlian | Jul 14, 2017 | News
In a joint submission to the Treasury, consumer advocacy group CHOICE, along with the Financial Rights Legal Centre, Consumer Action Law Centre and Financial Counselling Australia, called for:- the removal of upfront and trail commissions;- the implementation of fixed...