Tax Agent Services Act 2009
2‑10 General guide to each Part2‑10 General guide to each Part
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2‑10 General guide to each Part
(1) You need to be registered to provide *tax agent services for a fee or to engage in other conduct connected with providing such services. Part 2 sets out the requirements for registration. (2) Once registered, you must comply with several requirements, in particular, the *Code of Professional Conduct. The Code is set out in Part 3. (3) Part 4 sets out the circumstances in which your registration can be terminated. (4) Part 5 provides for civil penalties aimed at ensuring your compliance with this Act. (5) Part 6 establishes the Tax Practitioners Board and sets out the Board’s functions and powers. The Board may investigate breaches of this Act and has certain reporting obligations. (6) Part 7 contains miscellaneous provisions, mainly administrative and machinery provisions relating to the operation of this Act. (7) Part 8 contains the Dictionary, which sets out a list of most of the terms that are defined in this Act. It also sets out the meanings of some important concepts and rules on how to interpret this Act.