Your obligations to the ATO
Clients are responsible for keeping accurate records, providing complete and honest information, lodging returns and statements by the due date, and paying tax debts on time.
Information for Clients
Understanding your tax obligations.
Important information about your obligations to the ATO, tax agent obligations to the TPB, and what clients should expect from a registered tax agent.
Compliance
Clear expectations help protect everyone.
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Tax agent obligations
Registered tax agents must act lawfully, honestly and in the best interests of clients, manage conflicts of interest, maintain confidentiality and provide competent services.
Consequences of non-compliance
Non-compliance can lead to penalties, interest charges, amended assessments, audits and other regulatory action from the ATO or Tax Practitioners Board.
What to expect from your tax agent
You should expect professional service, clear communication, confidentiality, reasonable care and advice that reflects the information you provide.