Posts tagged "ato"

The federal government has used the budget to announce plans for a new mandatory franchise disclosure registry to help prospective franchisees access the information they need.

Tax office data has been used to calculate ways that would give a standard deduction to everyone who wants it (and others more, up to a cap) without increasing the total paid out.

Boyle is facing life in prison for his role in exposing unethical debt collection practices inside the ATO.

The ATO will resume issuing penalties and taking compliance actions against businesses that have outstanding debts or lodgement obligations, after pausing this activity during the pandemic.

A decision by the full bench of the Federal Court could open the gates for more businesses to retrospectively gain access to coronavirus stimulus payments, including JobKeeper wage subsidies, according to one tax professional.

The director ID system is part of the federal government’s efforts to stamp out illegal phoenix activity. 

As JobKeeper enters its final weeks, the government has released the latest ATO breakdown of the numbers coming off the program.

A leading accounting group has backed the ATO’s decision not to pursue $50 million in JobKeeper payments from SMEs that made genuine errors.

Small businesses can begin claiming hiring credits under the federal government’s JobMaker program this week, with the first quarterly claim period opening on Monday.

The ATO has responded to media reports suggesting JobKeeper payments may have been made to fictitious employees, including dead people.

Employers that registered for the superannuation guarantee amnesty have just weeks left to pay outstanding amounts or enter payment plans.

More SMEs could be eligible for JobKeeper and cash flow boost payments depending on the outcome of an ATO appeal and a review by the IGoT.