Tax

ATO issues further advice to NFPs on self-review return

The Tax Office has provided not-for-profits with tips for lodging the self-review return through ATO's phone service...

13 August 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Regulation

ATO continues to ‘burn holes’ in illicit tobacco trade

The illicit tobacco trade remains firmly on the ATO's radar, with the Illicit Tobacco Taskforce having already seized...

06 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO underscores focus on withholding tax obligations

The Tax Office has reminded taxpayers of withholding tax obligations that may apply with certain payments to...

05 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

ASBFEO’s small business indicator reveals decline in conditions

The Australian small business environment has fallen well below the long-term average, according to the Australian...

02 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO provides clarity on section 99B in new draft guidance

The ATO’s guidance has clarified its approach to section 99B but may require beneficiaries to provide more extensive...

01 August 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

ATO gives taxpayers green light to lodge returns

Taxpayers should check their details are up to date and revise rules for deductions before lodging, the Tax Office has...

31 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

We need to cap the ATO’s access to personal data

The ATO’s continually growing powers, scrutiny of taxpayers, and access to taxpayers’ personal information have become...

26 July 2024 • By Nicole Kelly, TaxTank

Super

SMSF trustee disqualification: A win for the ATO

Following a recent high-profile SMSF trustee disqualification decision involving Billabong Surf Clothing co-founder...

26 July 2024 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

Business

DPNs climb to 26.7k as ATO hunts down old debts

Lockdown notices, once rare, have become the Tax Office’s weapon of choice to recoup legacy debts from directors.

26 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Self-prepared returns on the rise in latest tax return data

The proportion of agent-prepared tax returns has seen a slight decrease from the same period last year, according to...

26 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Veteran accountant stripped of SMSF rights as ATO prevails in AAT

The tribunal has upheld the Tax Office’s decision to disqualify a CPA with over 50 years of experience after he...

25 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Man alleges ATO forced resignation amid ‘doomed’ murder charges

A NSW man whose 18-year career at the ATO came to an end amid a “weak” murder investigation alleged his former...

23 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

‘Bleisure’ travel claims in ATO sights, experts warn

Travellers who mix business and pleasure will face increased scrutiny as the Tax Office cracks down on work-related...

22 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Russian couple’s tax bill upheld after $1.6m found in covert ATO audit

A husband and wife challenged default assessments in the AAT and Federal Court claiming unexplained bank transfers...

22 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Technology

Contractor arrangements attracting closer scrutiny from ATO, revenue offices

CGW Lawyers partner Fletch Heinemann shares some of the critical considerations for businesses engaging contractors...

19 July 2024 • By Robyn Tongol

Tax

ATO’s growing data access ‘alarming’, says TaxTank CEO

The software firm founder has raised serious concerns about the ATO's access to private taxpayer information.

19 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Liquidator hits 5 decades in the industry

Hall Chadwick partner John Vouris has marked 50 years as an insolvency practitioner since starting in 1974, making him...

16 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

ATO software bugs revived false on-hold debts, documents show

Internal memos show faults in the Tax Office’s automated systems affected over 600 taxpayers and led to 1,083 wrong...

12 July 2024 • By Christine Chen