“Give me an example”: ATO chief Chris Jordan says clients need to be specific when making tax complaints
Chris Jordan has warned customers that if they can’t point to a particular process or problem when whinging about their tax experience, it’s going to be a whole lot harder to fix.
ATO plans to be fully digital by 2030, tax commissioner reveals
Tax commissioner Chris Jordan used Xero's annual conference to partially unveil the ATO's new digital strategy.
It’s eInvoicing Week, and the ATO says adopting the next-gen system could save your business time and money
The ATO and bookkeeping providers have hailed the launch of eInvoicing Week, celebrating the new digital invoicing process which promises to save time and money for small businesses across Australia.
Insolvency rates are returning to pre-COVID levels as extraordinary tax office leniency comes to an end
Business insolvency rates are returning to their pre-COVID norms, according to new ASIC data, suggesting leniency offered by the tax office and regulators earlier in the pandemic has come to an end.
What is the second stage of single touch payroll, and is your SME ready?
The journey to single touch payroll phase two has been full of delays, but the deadline for switching it on is looming.
As Parliament resumes, $1.55 billion in SME tech and training offsets remain in legislative limbo
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has outlined his legislative agenda as Parliament resumes, without mentioning a massive tax offset scheme.
Cash-in-hand leniency is well and truly over, ATO says, after receiving 43,000 ‘shadow economy’ tip-offs
The ATO has unveiled new data on its 'shadow economy' enforcement activities, as it cracks down on unregulated transactions estimated to keep $11 billion from the taxpayer each year.
What is an ‘employee’? ATO aims to review superannuation guidance after landmark court ruling
The ATO is reassessing six guidelines on superannuation and employment after a High Court ruling found a worker contracted by a labour hire firm actually qualified as an employee.
ATO warns taxpayers about shady WFH claims, wash sales and more as Aussies try to combat higher living costs
The Australian Taxation Office has warned taxpayers about making false claims to combat the rising cost of living, or engaging in 'wash sales'.
EOFY changes: How they will impact your business
With a new financial year on the horizon, there’s a number of changes that business owners will need to be aware of in order to stay compliant. From superannuation contributions to a rising minimum wage, here’s what you need to know for the 2022–23 financial year.
ATO warns about yet another tax-time scam, urging Australians to look out for dodgy attachments
The Australian Taxation Office has warned taxpayers to look out for yet another email scam skimming login information from victims.
The ATO has put professional business owners on notice. Here’s what you need to know
The Australian Taxation Office has issued its new approach to professional firm profits, but what does the new guideline mean for business owners?
