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Australian retailers facing plastic bag regulations

March 11, 2008

Analysis of:Garrett rules out plastic bag tax | www.news.com.au

Plastic bag taxes remain a big issue internationally. Now moves in Australia (where there is already an anecdotal take-up of woven bags) have placed the regulatory burden on retailers at the fore. There is a political attraction in not imposing a tax, as is seen in the Australian Environment Minister's denials in this article. However, anything less simple than pricing usage directly to the consumer may add a regulatory burden to the retail sector.

Australian tax authorities cross-border investigations

March 4, 2008

Analysis of:Alleged tax fraudster finds $5m for bail | www.news.com.au

The Australian Tax Office is looking at deals through tax havens. They have some good leads. It is not simply about Liechtenstein. Their information is wider and deeper than that. Whether a transaction looks legitimate or not, if it was run through a low-tax jurisdiction it needs to be reviewed.

Australian Tax Office - on Private Equity

April 20, 2007

Analysis of:Increasing certainty in uncertain times | www.ato.gov.au

Private equity deals are being probed by the Australian Tax Office.

The Commissioner has signaled his key concerns in a speech intended for maximum coverage.

There are some surprises, given recent Australian law changes intended to free up capital gains for non-residents of Australia.

The CFO & Tax Compliance - a Tax Office view

October 26, 2006

Analysis of:Why we need to govern well | www.ato.gov.au

Companies make choices about their tax risk profiles. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is continuing its campaign to have tax discussed at Board level.

An aggressive tax risk positioning is more likely to attract attention. Now the ATO's message is directed to the CFO. CFO's should be conscious of how the company is positioned in the eyes of the Tax Office.

The critical question is how much more information to communicate to Directors.

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