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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

After years of scandals, wage theft remains a key part of the way Australia does business

Why do we treat wage theft as a minor sin compared to tax evasion? Reforms need to tackle a systemic feature of Australian industrial relations.

Crikey

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

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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

Musgrave Police Station incident after historic munitions brought into enquiry office

ATOs have been called to the scene

Belfast Live

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

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

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Abbott deducts context on No vote’s tax status

Tony Abbott has accused the government of a double standard when it comes to the tax status of the competing Voice campaigns. Is he right?

Crikey

In the mild world of Australian regulators, no one goes to jail

When in doubt, Australian regulators prefer a quiet word or a stern warning with regards to corruption, leaving the industry toothless.

Crikey

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

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

Queensland LNP criticised for ‘failure of leadership’ on voice – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

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

‘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.

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ABC News

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.

The Guardian - AU

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’

ABC News

'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.

Crikey

Race to the bottom

Focusing on race in the Voice to Parliament debate is ‘dangerous’ and will embolden racists, Australia’s race discrimination commissioner says, and a 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook Melbourne’s CBD late last night.

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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.

Crikey

PwC hid behind bogus legal privilege for years as it sought to stifle the truth

A Federal Court decision offers context to the battle for information from PwC — one that’s been raging a long time.

ABC News

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

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

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

‘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

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.

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