Termination of tax agent registrations - October 2016

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Legislation au C2016G01477 In force Gazette

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Termination of tax agent registration

The Tax Practitioners Board has terminated the registration of the following tax agent(s) under subdivision 40-A of the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA):

Name of Tax agent:	Termination effective from:	Reason for termination:
Abacus Accounting And Finance Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Abel Negatu Assefa	5/10/2016	Surrender
Achieveit Accounting Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Alan Neil Atchison	5/10/2016	Surrender
ALCO Financial Group Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
All Taxation Services	5/10/2016	Surrender
Allen J. Coates	5/10/2016	Surrender
Andrew James Witham	5/10/2016	Surrender
Bailey (Aust) Pty Limited	5/10/2016	Surrender
Bandia Consulting Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Benjamin Martin Wright	5/10/2016	Surrender
Boydin Aylett Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Boydin Stuart Aylett	5/10/2016	Surrender
Bruce Leslie Steenson	31/10/2016	Deceased
Building Directions Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Carley Jade Broadway	5/10/2016	Surrender
Ching-I Wang	5/10/2016	Surrender
Christine Lapkiw	5/10/2016	Surrender
Christopher Robert Blencowe	5/10/2016	Surrender
Christopher William Rackham	5/10/2016	Surrender
Click Accounting Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Colin John Tatterson	5/10/2016	Surrender
Connected Accountants Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
D Kelly & AG Lowrey	5/10/2016	Surrender
D W Hoklas and NMS Accounting Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
David W. Ensbey	31/10/2016	Deceased
Diana Velevski	5/10/2016	Surrender
Draffin Walker & Co	5/10/2016	Surrender
Edwards Jeynes	5/10/2016	Surrender
Fincare East Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Francis William McNamara	5/10/2016	Surrender
Frank Andrew Broomfield	31/10/2016	Deceased
Gary David Cheney	5/10/2016	Surrender
Gary Joseph West	5/10/2016	Surrender
Geoffrey Alfred Robertson	31/10/2016	Deceased
Gerard Peter O'Sullivan	5/10/2016	Surrender
Gold Coast Financial & Accounting Services Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Grandesco Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Gregory Lawrence Vale	5/10/2016	Surrender
Gregory Leo Cannon	5/10/2016	Surrender
Gregory Paul Phillott	5/10/2016	Surrender
Gregory Peter Levvey	5/10/2016	Surrender
Growth Accountants Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Hang Ruan	5/10/2016	Surrender
Huon Partners Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
I.G Morella & L Sheppet	5/10/2016	Surrender
Ian F. Hansen	5/10/2016	Surrender
Jade Eleashia Thorne	5/10/2016	Surrender
James Frederick Power	5/10/2016	Surrender
JCA Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Jim Conway & Associates Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
John Coppini And James Manche & Associates Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
John Philip Coppini	5/10/2016	Surrender
Keith Richard Martin	31/10/2016	Deceased
Kenneth George Hardwicke	5/10/2016	Surrender
Kenneth R. Reberger	5/10/2016	Surrender
Kylie Webster	5/10/2016	Surrender
Lawrence Michael Cumper	31/10/2016	Deceased
Lesley Margaret Jackson	5/10/2016	Surrender
Lynette Hardwick	5/10/2016	Surrender
Macro Financial Advantage Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Malcolm David Beattie	5/10/2016	Surrender
Malcolm John Draffin	31/10/2016	Deceased
Mark Robin Latin	5/10/2016	Surrender
Mark Thomas Heffernan	5/10/2016	Surrender
Mary Joy Allinson	5/10/2016	Surrender
Michael Stephen Kaplan	5/10/2016	Surrender
N.L. Hodgetts & J.I. Pawson	5/10/2016	Surrender
Neil George Raven	31/10/2016	Deceased
Pembertown Accounting Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Peter Bailey & Associates Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Peter Gavin Paterson	5/10/2016	Surrender
Peter George Bailey	5/10/2016	Surrender
Peter John Tait	5/10/2016	Surrender
Peter Noel Murray	5/10/2016	Surrender
Power Wealth Management Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
QMI Solutions Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
R V Hoobin Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Raymond George Tolcher	5/10/2016	Surrender
Rettore Notley Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Ceased to exist
Robert John Hurrell	5/10/2016	Surrender
Robyn Elizabeth Venus	5/10/2016	Surrender
Rodney Ian Birbeck	5/10/2016	Surrender
Rodney Kenneth Allan	5/10/2016	Surrender
Ronyas Accounting Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Ross Reginald Stanton Mathews	31/10/2016	Deceased
Sky Accounting Solutions - Melbourne Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Ceased to exist
South East Metro Business Enterprise Centre Inc	5/10/2016	Surrender
Stephen F Mudd Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Tan Nguyen	31/10/2016	Deceased
Terence Alan Holmes	31/10/2016	Deceased
The Big Picture Bookkeeping Services Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Total Super Solutions Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Trewhitt Partners Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Trisha Lea Gaudry	5/10/2016	Surrender
Ulf Olof Ericson	5/10/2016	Surrender
Wayne Butcher	5/10/2016	Surrender
Wei Cao	31/10/2016	Deceased
William E. Copp	31/10/2016	Deceased
Y Duan & S Li & X Sun & Y Sun	5/10/2016	Surrender
YK Accounting Solutions Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender
Young Faith Pty Ltd	5/10/2016	Surrender

Rosemary Holloway
Secretary
Tax Practitioners Board
GPO Box 1620
Sydney NSW 2001

Overview

The Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA) was enacted by the Parliament of Australia to address the need for a regulatory framework governing tax agents and tax (financial) planners in order to protect the public and ensure the integrity of the tax system. The Act established the Tax Practitioners Board, which is responsible for the registration and ongoing regulation of tax agents and tax (financial) planners. The policy objective of the Act is to ensure that tax practitioners comply with professional standards and ethical requirements, thereby enhancing public confidence in the tax system and protecting consumers from unscrupulous practices. The gazette C2016G01477 lists the termination of tax agent registrations under subdivision 40-A of the Act, with reasons for termination including surrender and cessation of business. The Tax Practitioners Board, acting under the authority conferred by the Act, has the responsibility to terminate registrations where necessary to uphold the standards and integrity of the profession.

Scope and Application

The Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA) governs the registration and conduct of tax agents in Australia, applying to all tax practitioners who provide tax agent services, which includes preparing and lodging tax returns, providing tax advice, and other related activities. The Act applies to individuals and entities operating within Australia, ensuring compliance with the standards set for professional conduct and competence. The Act's scope includes the regulation of tax agent services provided across the Commonwealth, with each state and territory also implementing additional requirements under their own legislation. The Act does not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions, but it does allow for the Tax Practitioners Board to terminate registrations on various grounds, including surrender of the registration or cessation of business. The Act can extend or restrict its application through subordinate instruments, such as regulations and guidelines, which further define the scope and implementation of the Act.

Key Provisions

The Gazette, issued by the Tax Practitioners Board under the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA), details the termination of registration of various tax agents, effective from 5 October 2016 for most, and 31 October 2016 for others (Section 40-55). The primary reason cited for the termination of these registrations is voluntary surrender by the tax agents themselves, as listed in the Gazette. In some cases, the termination is due to the cessation of the tax agent's business operations or the death of the tax agent. Entities and individuals who have had their registrations terminated must cease to provide tax agent services immediately upon the effective date of termination. They are also required to notify any clients who may be affected by the termination and ensure that any ongoing tax matters are appropriately handed over to other registered tax agents. Furthermore, the terminated agents must comply with any specific conditions set by the Tax Practitioners Board, such as surrendering their tax agent registration number and any associated materials. Failure to comply with the termination of registration can result in civil or criminal penalties. Under Section 40-60 of the Act, tax agents who continue to provide services after their registration has been terminated can be subject to fines. The maximum penalty for an individual is up to $22,200, while the penalty for a body corporate can reach up to $111,000. Additionally, continued provision of tax agent services post-termination can lead to criminal charges, which may result in imprisonment for up to two years. These consequences underscore the importance of adhering to the Board's directives and the seriousness of non-compliance with the Act.

Area of Law: Taxation Law
Instrument: Gazette Notice
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Licensing & Registration

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