Michael Pascoe: IKEA and Netflix tax scandal overshadows shameful PwC saga IKEA and Netflix are just two quick examples of the ongoing, massive and very successful tax minimisation industry here. The New Daily · Jun 16, 2023
Ways to make sure your tax return pays The first step in getting your head around your 2023-24 tax return is working out what evidence you have for claims. The New Daily · Jun 16, 2023
Senate hears details of PwC attempts to deflect investigations into tax leak scandal Inquiry told of consultancy’s use of tens of thousands of claims of client privilege to avoid scrutiny The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023
EOFY to bring expected spike in tax scams Cybercriminals are poised to take advantage of tax time, with the government urging Australians to be on alert for scams. The New Daily · Jun 6, 2023
Musgrave Police Station incident after historic munitions brought into enquiry office ATOs have been called to the scene Belfast Live · Jun 6, 2023
Aussies warned against ‘sinister scammers’ at tax time Australians are being urged to remain vigilant for "'sinister scammers" at tax time, with almost 20,000 suspicious reports in the past year. The New Daily · Jun 5, 2023
More scammers than ever are circling this tax time The federal government is warning Australians that there are more tax scammers this year than in the past. The New Daily · Jun 5, 2023
PwC Australia scandal: what actually happened and will it be fatal for the advisory firm? The Australian affiliate of PricewaterhouseCoopers is subject to a police investigation in a crisis that could have global implications The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023
PwC tax leak scandal: Greens senator accuses police of conducting ‘inadequate desktop assessment’ Barbara Pocock’s remarks in Senate estimates come as Australian Taxation Office and AFP blame each other for inaction in 2019 The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2023
Queensland LNP criticised for ‘failure of leadership’ on voice – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2023
Michael Pascoe: Waiting for other PwC shoes to drop all over Canberra To mix my metaphors, there is a footlocker of shoes yet to drop from the PricewaterhouseCoopers scandal – and not on PwC. The New Daily · May 30, 2023
‘I don’t know’: Finance Minister’s honest admission about PwC tax scandal The government cannot directly say if it can stop doing business with PwC, a firm whose ex-CEO allegedly leaked Australian tax secrets. The New Daily · May 30, 2023
Lack of detail stopped Australian Federal Police initially investigating PwC breach The Australian Taxation Office raised concerns about a confidentiality breach at PwC to Australian Federal Police in March 2018, but a lack of detail meant no investigation was launched. ABC News · May 30, 2023
Treasury referred PwC to AFP after ‘clearly disturbing’ emails revealed, Senate hears Senator Barbara Pocock has requested PwC release the names of partners understood to be involved, saying she is ‘confident they will reach the public’ The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2023
ABC News · May 30, 2023 'Clearly disturbing': Treasury referred PwC to police after emails exposed by Senate Treasury boss Steven Kennedy says he was able to refer PwC to police for investigation thanks to a push by senators to expose the depth of the firm's tax leak scandal.
ABC News · May 28, 2023 Senator alleges 'perception of contamination' as police investigate firm working inside its buildings The Australian Federal Police has reasserted its ability to effectively investigate a former member of PwC, as the firm completes millions of dollars worth of contracts working alongside AFP staff.
ABC News · May 23, 2023 Thinking of paying off your HECS debt before indexation? The ATO says you better do it today More than 3 million Australians will have their HECS-HELP debts indexed at 7.1 per cent come June 1.
ABC News · May 21, 2023 As June 1 indexing approaches, Australian university graduates are bracing for increased HECS/HELP debts Time is running out for millions of university graduates to slash their HECS debts before they increase by 7 per cent.
ABC News · May 20, 2023 Voluntary HELP debt repayments soar ahead of major indexation rise Thousands of people are making voluntary contributions to their Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debts ahead of the 7.1 per cent jump in indexation on June 1.
The New Daily · May 19, 2023 ‘Declare it!’: Tax office targets side hustles as nearly 900,000 earn a second income There are penalties for getting it wrong, and this year the ATO will have its sights on those with side hustles who don't report their income.
AAP · May 18, 2023 Influencers warned as ATO cracks down on side business People with side hustles will come under scrutiny this tax season as the Australian Taxation Office cracks down on businesses amid the cost-of-living crisis.
The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2023 Richard Boyle claims judge wrong to deny him whistleblower protections Former ATO worker lodges appeal against a South Australian district court decision
Pedestrian.tv · May 16, 2023 The ATO Has Issued Another Warning Ahead Of Tax Szn So Here Are The Ppl That Are Being Targeted Influencers, content creators, delivery drivers and more folks need to beware.
The Canberra Times · May 16, 2023 Braidwood raid allegedly uncovers more than 26 tonnes of illegal tobacco plants Police allegedly busted a tobacco farm near Braidwood.
The New Daily · May 15, 2023 Tax office reveals landlords are among those in its sights The ATO is also running its ruler over landlords, with data showing 90 per cent of rental property owners are getting their returns wrong.