“Small business killer”: ATO dispute debt recovery to be reviewed
ATO powers to pursue small businesses for unpaid taxes even when they are disputing their bill will be examined by ASBFEO.
Multi-pronged student visa tax sting lands man in jail
The ATO, federal police and border force were mobilised to deal with a student visa tax scam which has landed a man in jail for over two years.
Four years’ jail for accountant who lodged tax returns without permission
A Perth-based accountant has been jailed for four years for trying to obtain over $250,000 from clients and the ATO fraudulently.
The ATO’s horrible year: Scathing committee report lists 37 recommendations for tax office overhaul
A scathing report on the ATO has been tabled in Parliament, labelling the 2016-17 year as 'horrible' and making 37 recommendations for reforming the body.
ATO negotiates with big banks on single touch payroll solution as more than 300,000 SMEs lag behind
The ATO is negotiating with the major banks on a possible STP solution within online banking as it faces over 300,000 firms with no digital payroll.
“New Year, new scam”: ATO sounds the alarm as fraudsters change tactics
The ATO is warning taxpayers about an evolution of the popular spoofing scam from 2018, amid concern businesses are being tricked.
Man jailed for 30 months over tax fraud following ATO audit
A Sunshine Coast man will spend 30 months in jail after being found guilty of tax fraud involving over $100,000 in false GST claims.
Uber, Airbnb could be forced to share user data with the ATO in a government tax crackdown
Treasury has released a consultation paper canvassing views on better ways to promote tax compliance in the sharing economy, including Uber and Airbnb.
ATO involvement in government tax clinic trial raises questions about its integrity
It has emerged the ATO will be responsible for administering a tax clinic trial which will help businesses with ATO disputes.
Tax agents to spend “50% less time” on the phone to the ATO with new online portal
Tax agents are eagerly awaiting the rollout of a new online portal for ATO services which they say will allow them to deliver a better service.
Five tax tips for businesses looking to get ahead of the curve in 2019
The end of the financial year is only six months away and now is the time to start thinking about what tax time might look like for your business.
ATO small business compensation to be reviewed under $13.9 million package
Small business compensation from the ATO will be put under a spotlight in a review to be undertaken by the Department of Finance.
