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Director ID reporting requirements are changing from 1 July 2027. While there’s nothing new to lodge just yet, now is the time to check that your company and director details are accurate. A quick review today can help you avoid delays and compliance issues when the new ASIC reporting requirements commence.
Read what’s changing and what you should do now.
myGovID is now myID
During the transition, you may see references to both myID and myGovID. If you are prompted to go to a website to complete an activity such as sharing your password, it is a scam.
7 Ways Businesses Avoid Cyber Fraud
What can businesses do to protect themselves against financial fraud? Here are some guidelines.
Strengthening security of ATO online services
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is responding to increased criminal efforts to impersonate legitimate taxpayers to lodge fraudulent tax returns or gain access to data that they can make money from with changes that prevent unauthorised access to client accounts.
Elder financial abuse
To help protect your older relatives, it’s important to understand that elder financial abuse can take many different forms and can be committed by a variety of people, including strangers, friends or even family members.
Common types of fraud and scams
Fraud usually happens when somebody accesses another person’s funds without their knowledge or authority. We look at the all too common types of fraud and scams.
Public warning about ATO scams
Police are warning the public to be vigilant following reports of a scam targeting residents in the local area. The scam operates whereby victims are called by a representative claiming to be from the Australian Tax Office (ATO). The caller then tells the resident that… Read More >>
