Tax

ATO extends FTDT GIC amnesty to mid-2027, making a ‘bigger issue a little bit...

The Tax Office has confirmed it will be extending the GIC remission for FTDT liabilities for another six months;...

22 October 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Longer wait times the ‘trade-off’ for more consistent GIC decisions, says...

The ATO Commissioner has acknowledged that the Tax Office’s new approach to general interest charge remission has led...

08 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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ATO issues GIC warning for PAYG instalments

The Tax Office has reminded tax agents and their clients that the GIC could apply where PAYG instalments have been...

03 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

Trustee loses appeal in GIC remission case

A taxpayer has lost their appeal of a decision that dismissed their application to review the ATO’s refusal to remit...

02 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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GIC non-deductibility ‘affecting viability of small businesses’, warns tax...

A tax partner has stressed that the government’s tough position on the rate, interest, and non-deductibility of the...

07 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Commissioner responds to tax agent concerns over GIC remission

The Tax Office says its requirements for GIC remission have not changed and has encouraged tax agents to send examples...

10 July 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

‘Time to time’ objection allocation delays could be a resourcing issue, tax...

Backlogs for taxpayers waiting for a complaints officer could be as high as 7,000-strong, a tax lawyer said.

02 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse