Arrests made in J5 investigations into money laundering using cryptocurrencies – IRS media releases

The IRS (USA) has reported that arrests have been made in relation to 2 investigations into money laundering using cryptocurrencies as part of operational activities by the “Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement”, known as the “J5” (Australia, UK, US, Canada and the Netherlands). See below for further details from media releases. [Tax Month –…

TPB review of CPE including a proposal to increase the hours required by over 30% – submissions due 18 March 2020

On 19 February 2020, the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) issued a Discussion Paper seeking feed back, by 18 March 2020, on its proposals to change the ‘continuing professional education’ (CPE) tax agents and BAS agents (amongst others) including a proposal to increase the number of hours required, by over 30%. See below for further detail.…

Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Bill 2019 receives Royal Assent (on 17.2.20)

On 17 February 2020, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Bill 2019 received Royal Assent as Act No 6 of 2020 (Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Act 2020). The Bill had been introduced into Parliament on 27.11.19 (see related TT article). See below for a summary of the amendments it makes. [Tax Month…