ASIC to get second deputy chair

ASIC to get second deputy chair

Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O’Dwyer announced the change, saying it would provide the corporate regulator with “greater flexibility”. “A second deputy chair will give ASIC greater flexibility to manage the breadth of ASIC’s new powers and...
ATO commissioner singles out tax agents for incorrect claims

ATO commissioner singles out tax agents for incorrect claims

Mr Jordan said data from the ATO’s random enquiry program found that the over-claiming of work-related expenses was worse in agent-prepared returns as compared to self-prepared returns.“Some display a lack of competence, or outdated knowledge and practices, or do not...
ATO warns of new bitcoin scam

ATO warns of new bitcoin scam

ATO assistant commissioner Kath Anderson said recent reports to the tax office had identified a new fraud scheme involving scammers demanding bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies as a form of payment for fake tax debts since late last year. “We became aware of scammers...