State by state: Here’s how many people received JobKeeper 1.0 and 2.0
As JobKeeper enters its final weeks, the government has released the latest ATO breakdown of the numbers coming off the program.
Ditching checklists and tradition enabled the ATO to swiftly roll out COVID-19 support measures, according to commissioner Chris Jordan
When Chris Jordan arrived at the ATO in 2013, after more than 25 years at KPMG, he quickly began challenging the status quo.
Instant asset write-off extended: $150,000 claims to last until December 31, but it’s still not permanent
The instant asset write-off scheme has been extended again and will now last until December 31, giving businesses six more months to immediately claim on purchases up to $150,000.
ATO unveils new 80-cents-per-hour ‘tax shortcut’ for those working from home because of coronavirus
The ATO says business owners and employees who are working from home because of the COVID-19 outbreak will have access to a simplified way for claiming tax deductions.
Tax debts could tank your credit score under new ATO powers
Business owners are being encouraged to manage their cashflow ahead of new laws putting a stop to the ATO being used as a 'de-facto bank'.
“The most growth the business has had”: The entrepreneur making hay out of new whistleblower laws
As discussion continues about the protections provided to whistleblowers, or lack thereof, one SME is cashing in on new laws being passed.
Disputed tax savings skyrocket as small businesses score $66 million reduction
Small businesses received a $66 million reduction in disputed tax debts from settlements in 2018-19, about double the amount from last year, new figures show.
Small business patent regime axed as controversial reforms pass the Senate
The Senate has passed several controversial small business reforms which will change Australia's patent regime and expand ATO powers.
“Significant distortion”: Whistleblower Richard Boyle claims watchdog botched its ATO garnishee scandal review
Whistleblower Richard Boyle has delivered a scathing assessment of the ATO watchdog's review of its garnishee scandal, claiming it distorted the facts.
‘Safeguards missing’: Reform allowing ATO to share tax debt information comes under fire
A Senate committee has greenlighted a controversial bill to expand ATO powers by enabling it to share tax debts with third party credit agencies.
“We have to be better”: ATO overhauls culture to bolster business empathy
ATO commissioner Chris Jordan said his office needs to be more empathetic to well-intentioned business owners, amid a cultural overhaul.
“Our full attention”: ATO steps up enforcement as small business fails to pay $11 billion in tax
The small business tax gap eclipsed $11 billion in 2015-16, so the tax office is stepping up efforts to curb black economy activity.
