Keeping You Informed

When it comes to taxes, staying informed about your responsibilities is crucial. Not only do you have commitments to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), but your tax practitioner also has obligations that impact you, the ATO, and the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB).

As a taxpayer, it is important you:

• Are aware of your obligations to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

• Understand your tax practitioner has obligations to you, the ATO and the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB).

Your obligations as a client

It’s your responsibility as a taxpayer to:

• Be truthful with the information you provide to your tax practitioner

• Keep the required records and provide them to your tax practitioner on a timely basis, as required

• Be co-operative with your tax practitioner’s requests and meet their due date

• Comply with the tax laws.

Understanding Your Tax Obligations: A Guide for Australian Taxpayers

Information for clients factsheet - Tax Practitioners Board.pdf

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