Tax Records
Tax Records is back with a new season, as our tax experts unpack the real-world risks keeping tax teams up at night – from state tax surprises and tax practitioner board reviews to ATO scrutiny and shifting burdens of proof. Whether you’re in-house legal, a finance lead or a business owner, each episode delivers practical insights to help you stay ahead of risk and make smarter decisions.
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What triggers a Tax Practitioners Board review and how to prepare
Jacqueline McGrath and Sara Shahin discuss the evolving role of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) – from changes to the Tax Agent Services Act to new code obligations and what triggers a TPB review. They break down breach reporting requirements, extended investigation timeframes and what tax practitioners should be doing now to stay ahead.
Section 167 assessments: Asset betterment methodology
In raising default assessments, the Commissioner of Taxation may utilise the ‘asset betterment’ methodology to deem an amount to which tax will be payable. Jacqueline McGrath and Lloyd Miller explain the methodology and outline what sort of mistakes taxpayers commonly make in challenging these assessments.
What you need to know about state taxes in 2025
Frank Hinoporos and Bradley White uncover the hidden traps in state taxes – covering land tax, payroll tax and stamp duty quirks that continue to catch businesses off guard across different jurisdictions.
Building a strong tax governance framework
Todd Bromwich and Frank Hinoporos discuss why strong corporate tax governance matters – and how in-house legal and boards can build a framework that protects against financial, legal and reputational risk.
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