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Deadline for tax agents as ATO gets ready to switch off AUSkey

Deadline for tax agents as ATO gets ready to switch off AUSkey

Australia's tax agents have until late March to set up their myGovID, to avoid losing access to the ATO's online services for agents.
Jan 24 2020, 9:44AM
ATO to tax agents: time running out to move clients to STP

ATO to tax agents: time running out to move clients to STP

Help clients work out a pathway to STP or apply for a concession or deferral as soon as possible.
Dec 11 2019, 11:24AM
Watch out for cardless cash scams

Watch out for cardless cash scams

Scammers have used banks' cardless cash feature to trick victims, reports the ATO.
Dec 6 2019, 3:51PM
Trouble moving to Single Touch Payroll? The ATO wants to hear from you

Trouble moving to Single Touch Payroll? The ATO wants to hear from you

If your business hasn't done anything about Single Touch Payroll (STP), read this.
Nov 19 2019, 3:22PM
ATO asks tax practitioners to review details before it retires AUSkey

ATO asks tax practitioners to review details before it retires AUSkey

If you run a tax practice, it's time to pay attention to the ATO’s plans to replace the AUSkey system with myGovID.
Oct 25 2019, 1:24PM
Small businesses won't be penalised for STP mistakes in first year, says ATO

Small businesses won't be penalised for STP mistakes in first year, says ATO

Employers experiencing hardship, or located in areas with intermittent Internet could also be granted Single Touch Payroll (STP) exemptions.
Feb 14 2019, 3:01PM
Australians lost more than $10 million to scammers last year. Follow these easy tips to avoid being conned

Australians lost more than $10 million to scammers last year. Follow these easy tips to avoid being conned

Scammers impersonating the Australian Taxation Office have fleeced Australians of more than $830,000.
Jan 17 2019, 9:19AM
New online services bring "significant change" for tax agents, says ATO

New online services bring "significant change" for tax agents, says ATO

The ATO has invited some tax and BAS agents to start using its new "Online services" system.
Jan 16 2019, 5:01PM
15,000 SMBs move to single touch payroll

15,000 SMBs move to single touch payroll

Small employers are beginning to report employees' tax and superannuation information each pay cycle.
Nov 14 2018, 4:57PM
Which towns are the ATO's "strike teams" visiting next?

Which towns are the ATO's "strike teams" visiting next?

The ATO plans to visit to 10,000 small businesses across Australia this year to “send a message” about tax evasion.
Nov 13 2018, 1:36PM
Two-factor authentication deadline looms for STP

Two-factor authentication deadline looms for STP

The next deadline under the STP (Single Touch Payroll) regime is the mandatory use of two-factor authentication.
Sep 4 2018, 3:14PM
It's tax time, so beware of ATO scams

It's tax time, so beware of ATO scams

In July, a small business owners thoughts turn to tax - and scammers are ready to take advantage of that.
Jul 18 2018, 4:02PM
Rounded adds accountant access

Rounded adds accountant access

The Australian sole-trader accounting system now makes provision for its users' accountants.
Jul 13 2018, 10:25AM
It's tax time, and the ATO is down (again)

It's tax time, and the ATO is down (again)

If you were quick off the mark with your tax return, the ATO may not have been ready when you were.
Jul 5 2017, 6:20PM
Small biz keen on tax break for tech says retailer

Small biz keen on tax break for tech says retailer

Planning to take advantage of the $20,000 asset write-off? You're not alone.
Jul 2 2015, 11:42PM
MYOB now has the SuperStream tick from the ATO

MYOB now has the SuperStream tick from the ATO

Using MYOB to handle superannuation? This might be of interest.
Feb 20 2015, 7:19PM
It's tax time and tax scams are here again

It's tax time and tax scams are here again

Be on your guard if you get a phone call, email or SMS from someone purporting to be from the ATO.
Jul 25 2014, 5:32PM
What's on your financial to-do list before June 30?

What's on your financial to-do list before June 30?

It's always a good idea to take a look at your financial position and arrangements before 30 June rolls around.
Jun 27 2014, 3:10PM
No more paper tax statements for some

No more paper tax statements for some

Here's something to be aware of if you submit a tax activity statement for your business.
Apr 23 2014, 1:34PM
Essential tips: 9 methods to reduce that pile of receipts

Essential tips: 9 methods to reduce that pile of receipts

From scanning them yourself, to saving them with Evernote and sending them to services like Shoeboxed, here are some major methods of reducing that pile of receipts.
Oct 29 2013, 12:17PM

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