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Contractor payments (TPAR) are increasingly on the ATO’s radar
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Superannuation and independent contractors: fresh Full Federal Court guidance
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Intergenerational Report 2023
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Property investors beware: new data matching program
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Federal Government toughens up employment laws.
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Small Business Tax Time toolkit for 2023.
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Oldest Buildings in the World
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Australian Taxation Office (ATO) target areas for tax time 2023
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Latest news articles. 7-9 articles are added every month and all chosen for their relevance. Our website is a great place to stay informed.

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