Business

ATO announces enhancements to client-agent linking

The Tax Office has made several changes to the client-to-agent linking process in response to issues raised by...

27 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Tax administration at ‘critical time’ as ATO intensifies debt collection: IGTO

The Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman expects the number of complaints relating to debts and tax...

22 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Practitioners cautioned on ATO’s top target areas for GST

A tax specialist has outlined three of the major GST areas on the ATO’s radar based on recent discussions.

21 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

ATO issues reminder to tax agents as government phases out cheques

The Tax Office has told practitioners to ensure client bank details are included in every lodgment to help with the...

20 November 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Looming election to offer reprieve from regulatory uncertainty

Accountants may be spared from further reforms in 2025 with the Federal Election expected to occur by May, according...

15 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

ATO to target growing businesses in latest compliance blitz

The Tax Office will be contacting medium-sized and emerging businesses over the next month to review trusts, Division...

12 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Scammers circling myGovID name change, ATO warns

Taxpayers and app users are being targeted by impersonation scams based on the upcoming name change of myGovID to...

11 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Beware tax traps this festive season, expert warns

Australian businesses need to remain diligent and compliant with Tax Office requirements during the holiday period, a...

05 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

ATO to challenge AAT decision on plumbing business contractor

The ATO will appeal a decision by the Tribunal that found that a plumber engaged by a plumbing business was a...

04 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Annual report reveals rapid decline in satisfaction with ATO

The introduction of client-agent linking, processing backlogs and declining services has resulted in a substantial...

01 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Review makes recommendations to rectify ATO’s ‘clogged’ objection system

The Inspector-General of Taxation has called for simpler processes for amending past tax returns and for online...

31 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

1 in 3 crypto owners confused about tax, study reveals

Australian cryptocurrency owners need to be aware of their profits and whether they incur tax, experts have warned.

28 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Businesses ghosting the ATO targeted in debt collection blitz

Clients failing to engage must “act now” or face rapid escalation of enforcement action, the Tax Office has warned...

25 October 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

ATO taskforces continue illicit tobacco hunt with 27 warrants

Eight people from Victoria have been charged with Commonwealth offences for involvement in an illicit tobacco...

24 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Dissatisfaction with ATO systems ‘the highest in a decade’, IGTO told

Tax agents are deeply dissatisfied with the ATO's processes and responsiveness across all taxpayer segments, according...

22 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

ATO continues debt recovery actions against GST fraudsters

The ATO has raised just under $2 billion in liabilities related to fraudulent GST refunds as part of Operation Protego...

22 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Get peace of mind. Smooth this November's Double ATO Payments

Be the trusted advisor, add value to your clients with great customer experience whilst prioritising your time to...

15 October 2024 • By APX Capital

Tax

Aussies tired of ‘dodgy tax criminals’, warns ATO

The Tax Office has revealed that 250,000 tip-offs have been received about tax avoidance and dishonest behaviours...

15 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson