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A joint investigation by the ATO has led to <\/span>$13.6 million in penalties<\/b> after a Sydney business coach was found to have promoted <\/span>unlawful tax schemes<\/b> between 2014 and 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n

The schemes encouraged clients to lodge <\/span>over-inflated, inaccurate, or unsubstantiated<\/b> R&D tax incentive claims<\/b>, leading to serious legal consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Federal Court\u2019s decision<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  • The <\/span>business coach<\/b> has been ordered to pay <\/span>$4.5 million<\/b> in penalties.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Related companies<\/b> involved in the schemes face a further <\/span>$9 million<\/b> in penalties.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • A <\/span>company co-director (and former tax agent)<\/b> was also hit with a <\/span>$100,000<\/b> penalty for their role in promoting the schemes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    This case serves as a strong reminder\u2014<\/span>R&D tax incentive claims must be legitimate, properly documented, and compliant with ATO rules<\/b>. If you have any concerns about your R&D claims, speak to your contact at Quantiphy\u2014we\u2019re here to help.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    A joint investigation by the ATO has led to $13.6 million in penalties after a Sydney business coach was found to have promoted unlawful tax schemes between 2014 and 2017. The schemes encouraged clients to lodge over-inflated, inaccurate, or unsubstantiated R&D tax incentive claims, leading to serious legal consequences. 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