TPB updates public register
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has announced that its public register would include now details of practitioners who had been sanctioned for misconduct, and for other who had resigned or surrendered their agent’s registration.
The TPB said this change would better protect consumers and practitioners and make it easier to find registered agents who can be trust.
The TPB register would also allow community members to make more informed choices about the right adviser while improving integrity and guarding against unregistered advisers and those who engage in misconduct.
“Nearly three quarters of all taxpayers rely on tax practitioners to get their taxes right. The vast majority of these practitioners act with integrity and professionalism,” TPB chair, Ian Klug said.
He assured that anyone using the services of a tax agent, or considering engaging a new one, would be encouraged check the register to avoid the risk of potentially being exposed to fraud or unexpected tax liabilities and penalties, potentially running into thousands of dollars.
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