Melbourne man handed jail sentence after dozens of fraudulent JobKeeper claims
A Melbourne man has been sentenced to three years and six months imprisonment after defrauding the Australian Taxation Office of nearly $35,000, and filing additional false claims worth an extra $460,000, including dozens of dodgy JobKeeper applications.
Why the ATO’s under-the-radar website overhaul is good for taxpayers
After more than a decade, the ATO has finally updated its website and it seems that nobody really noticed, and this bodes well.
Tax consultants put on notice as ATO escalates R&D warning
The Australian Taxation Office has strengthened its approach to Research & Development (R&D) tax incentive compliance, warning taxpayers and their advisors that penalties could await those making false claims.
Tax recap: The 23 updates, reforms, and crackdowns that defined 2023
It was a year of transition for the Australian Taxation Office: after an extended period of leniency shown to small busines taxpayers struggling through pandemic lockdowns, 2023 marked a reversion to the norm.
Major increase in civil penalties on the table for rogue tax agents
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones has told accountants, lawyers and other professionals they have until January 21 to respond to a raft of changes to tax agent regulation as a part of the government’s response to the PwC confidentiality breach.
“Imagine the possible”: ATO commissioner envisions BAS-free future for small business
Outgoing Australian Taxation Office commissioner Chris Jordan has reaffirmed the office's commitment to a fully digital tax system, asking taxpayers to imagine a potentially "BAS-free" future for small businesses.
ATO commissioner says “softer approach” to small business debt collection is officially over
The Australian Taxation Office is "unapologetic" about collecting unpaid debts from the small business sector, commissioner Chris Jordan says, giving one final warning to enterprises deliberately holding on to overdue payments.
“Shot in the arm”: Coalition pushes to expand new instant asset write-off to $30,000
The Coalition is pushing to expand the new-look instant asset write-off scheme, arguing it should cover eligible assets worth up to $30,000, up from $20,000 covered by the Labor government plan.
ATO unveils beta version of “streamlined” website ahead of December release
The ATO has unveiled a beta version of its new website, claiming its refreshed online services will offer "streamlined" navigation and clearer information for taxpayers and tax agents alike.
Having a staff Christmas party? The ATO has put you on notice
The ATO has recently put out a warning about the tax implications for the employer of holding a staff Christmas party.
ATO surprises taxpayers and accountants by reviving tax debts under $1
The ATO has unexpectedly revitalised thousands of dormant tax debts, some of which are for as little as 31 cents.
How Hnry plans to help sole traders claim $3.5 billion missed in tax deductions
Acting like a business account, Hnry's Visa business debit card automatically lodges every business expense and immediately offsets tax.
