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Big Law 28 November 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonDentons takes tax team from rival BigLaw firm

A partner, senior associate, and solicitor have joined Dentons’ national tax practice from Hamilton Locke.

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Politics 31 October 2024 ByMiranda Brownlee and Jerome DoraisamyA new report from the Inspector-General of Taxation has recommended...

A new report from the Inspector-General of Taxation has recommended changes that would make it easier for taxpayers to...

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The Bar 17 October 2024 ByMiranda BrownleeTaxpayer wins High Court appeal in luxury car tax case

The High Court of Australia has set aside previous orders from the full Federal Court in a new decision concerning...

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Corporate Counsel 23 September 2024 ByChristine ChenEx-GC says PwC ignored warnings to green light Seymour’s CEO bid

A parliamentary inquiry has heard that Tom Seymour, who was PwC’s head of tax at the time of the firm’s...

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SME Law 20 September 2024 ByImogen WilsonAptum Legal nabs former ATO assistant commissioner

East coast-based firm Aptum Legal has appointed former ATO acting assistant commissioner Michael Buscema as its new tax...

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Politics 30 August 2024 ByJerome Doraisamy‘Disturbing’: Tax lawyers push back on proposal to register with...

Taxation lawyers have slammed the “ill-advised and regrettable” that they register with the Tax Practitioners Board...

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Corporate Counsel 27 August 2024 ByChristine ChenEx-PwC GC proposes big 4 watchdog, defends partnership model

Meredith Beattie says the sector needs more oversight to address cultural issues but has opposed calls to slash partner...

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Politics 13 August 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyLawyers providing tax advice should be registered, say accountants

Accountants are concerned about a “lack of a level playing field” with lawyers who provide tax agent services, and...

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Politics 29 July 2024 ByChristine Chen and Jerome DoraisamyPartner profits to face ATO crackdown

Tougher guidelines from the ATO on income splitting apply to all arrangements starting this month, marking the end of a...

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Politics 22 July 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyLawyers providing tax advice may have to register to do so

Treasury is seeking feedback on a range of matters relating to tax practitioner registration with the Tax Practitioners...

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