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ATO phone contractor lodges ‘same job, same pay’ application

A contract ATO phone operator has launched a 'same job, same pay' application with the FWC, which could force private...

27 November 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Beware barter credit tax, super schemes, ATO cautions

The Tax Office is warning taxpayers to be wary of any emerging tax schemes that may involve barter credits, tax...

19 November 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO invites feedback on updated rental tax deduction compliance guide

The ATO has released fresh draft guidance on its approach to rental property tax deductions, marking a shift in its...

14 November 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Outsourcing contributing to poorer ATO phone service delivery, union says

The ATO’s use of contract workers to staff its phone lines has contributed to poorer service delivery, a public sector...

12 November 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Under the Hood: Inside the mind of one of Australia’s top liquidators

Jarvis Archer, Business Reset director and registered liquidator, joins us on UTH this week to share his renowned...

11 November 2025 • By Robyn Tongol

Tax

‘ATO treats tax agents adversarially’: CA ANZ, IPA call for improvement of ATO...

The accounting bodies are weighing in on the Tax Ombudsman’s review into the ATO’s management of GIC remission, with...

10 November 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

‘Punishment doesn’t fit the crime’: ATO upholds $9k penalty to dormant business

A tax agent has called the fairness of the ATO’s penalty regime into question after the Tax Office denied a $9,000...

07 November 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Taxpayer’s fight with the ATO highlights ‘systemic’ issues with automated...

A taxpayer’s legal battle with tax authorities has sparked a review into “systemic issues” with the ATO’s use of...

30 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

Guilty BAS, GST fraudster sentenced to imprisonment

Fraudulent business activity statements of more than $250,000 and $73,569 in attempted GST refunds have left a...

27 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Whistleblower takes ATO to court for alleged duty of care breach

A whistleblower is taking the Commissioner of Taxation to court for allegedly breaching his duty of care to protect...

24 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

ATO unveils long awaited strengthened vulnerability framework

The Tax Office is pledging to assist vulnerable taxpayers with tailored assistance and access to appropriate...

23 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Tax agent speaks out after ATO denied hospitalised client’s lodgment deferral...

A tax practitioner has spoken out after the ATO denied her tax deferral request for a client who was hospitalised and...

22 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Accountants, industry bodies rally behind Tax Ombudsman's ATO service review

Following on from the release of the Tax Ombudsman’s review into the ATO’s tax agent service, industry members and...

21 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

Lipo, lip filler, Botox not for early super access, ATO warns

The ATO and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency are warning against "dipping in” to superannuation funds...

20 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

NTAA offers feedback on Tax Ombudsman’s ATO GIC remission review

Drawing from its member feedback, the National Tax and Accountants’ Association has provided input on the Tax...

17 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

‘Overwhelmed, disappointed’: Tax Ombudsman slams ATO tax agent service

Tax agents are increasingly dissatisfied with the ATO, its poor service, and “strained relationships”, the Tax...

16 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

The Tax Institute ‘pleased’ with ATO’s review of taxpayer relief provisions

Following the Tax Office’s changes to the tax treatment of GIC and SIC, The Tax Institute is welcoming its route to...