Tax

ATO announces tax time changes for TPAR data

Amounts reported to the ATO through the taxable payments annual report will now be pre-filled in the tax returns of...

28 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Tax

FTL remission decision highlights a failed framework, ABRT chairman says

The ATO has reversed its decision to scrap a 97-year-old taxpayer’s Failure to Lodge (FTL) remission application in...

20 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

ATO to review TR 2004/6 after commissioner's loss in Shaw decision

The ATO will review its guidance on the substantiation exception for travel and overtime meal allowance expenses in...

19 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

ATO clears up common payday super myths for SMSFs

The Tax Office has warned SMSFs about preparations they need to make now, ahead of the start of Payday Super.

19 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

‘If you earn it, declare it’: ATO intensifies investor scrutiny this EOFY

With the ATO ramping up its investor crackdown, property owners have been warned to avoid common mistakes around...

12 May 2026 • By Gemma Crotty

Regulation

ATO searches Sydney home amid scam syndicate joint investigation

The ATO has identified an alleged money mule recruiter following a joint investigation into an international scam...

11 May 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

ATO to ramp up compliance action on PSI alienation

The Tax Office has issued a targeted call to action to business owners who may have entered into alienation...

07 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Joint bodies flag potential issues with instant tax deduction bill

The removal of simplified substantiation provisions under the proposed $1,000 standard deduction policy will increase...

05 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

ATO clarifies compliance approach for incoming Payday Super regime

ATO deputy commissioner Emma Rosenzweig says that while the ATO will be able to identify discrepancies like never...

05 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

ATO issues impact statement on WFH deductions case

The Tax Office says the Full Federal Court decision in Hall confirms that the circumstances surrounding the pandemic...

02 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

ATO wins appeal in FBT dispute with Toowoomba council

The Full Federal Court has ruled that a shopping centre car park was a commercial car parking station for the purposes...

29 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

ATO sets sights on holiday homes used as rentals

The ATO is expected to pay close attention to deductions claimed for rental properties that are also used as holiday...

29 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

ATO reminds practitioners to avoid common FBT mistakes

The ATO has warned tax practitioners about common mistakes made by taxpayers and their advisers when lodging fringe...

28 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

Government told to cut ‘unnecessary’ regulatory costs amid Middle East war

In response to the ballooning cost of the conflict, 27 representative bodies across the business sector are demanding...

22 April 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

ATO issues update for employers on super stapling changes

The Tax Office has shared important information about the employee boarding process following legislative changes to...

19 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

Businesses will face overlapping super obligations in July, ATO confirms

The ATO has urged businesses to prepare for overlapping SG obligations during the transition to Payday Super.

17 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Court rules in favour of ATO in dispute over WFH deductions

The Federal Court has ruled that an employee was not entitled to deduct a portion of his rent as an occupation...

16 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

ATO sweeps South Australian vineyards in joint compliance exercise

The ATO, Australian Border Force and Fair Work Ombudsman have conducted surprise visits across vineyards in South...

14 April 2026 • By Emma Partis