TAX
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ABOUT THE COMMITTEE
The Tax Advisory Committee exists support the development of tax thought leadership whilst supporting the discussion and formation of tax policy and reform relevant to ARA members and the wider retail industry.
The committee, consisting of financial executives and Heads of Taxes of its member organisations, provides guidance to the ARA and its members on:
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Australian tax compliance, policy and reform
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Good tax governance and corporate tax citizenship
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Tax best practice
The ARA’s Tax Committee will help its members succeed by connecting them to a network of other tax professionals, regulatory bodies and associations, and industry leaders. The Committee will also guide the ARA’s advocacy across tax policy issues affecting its members and the sector.

KEY RECENT ISSUES
The newly formed ARA Tax Advisory Committee will help retailers succeed by connecting them to a network of other tax professionals, regulatory bodies and associations, and industry leaders. The Committee will also guide the ARA’s advocacy across tax policy issues affecting its members and the sector across issues including
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Federal and state budget measures, including industry support and stimulus programs
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Payroll tax
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GST
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Tax simplification
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Harmonisation of state-based taxes
The Tax Committee is a brand new ARA committee to be established in 2020.
COMMITTEE CHAIR & EXPERT
Abs Osseiran
Tax Partner
Deloitte Australia
Participating Retailers include:
Mecca
Battery World
Coles
Myer
Woolworths
The Iconic
Australia Post
and more...