Business

ATO’s GIC alert for PAYG instalments a first, says accountant

A Sydney-based accountant has noted that she has never seen the Tax Office take any compliance action or send warning...

14 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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Rushing your tax? Why early birds aren’t getting the worm come tax time

The Tax Office has reminded taxpayers to slow down at the start of tax time, warning that rushing to lodge can lead to...

30 July 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Business

Taxpayer given 35% penalty for BAS recklessness

Following an application for a refund of nearly $94,000, the Administrative Review Tribunal has set aside an...

28 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

ATO addresses concerns around staff training, vulnerable taxpayers

The Commissioner of Taxation has assured tax professionals that the ATO continues to invest in training its staff to...

12 July 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

First Nations taxpayers invited to shape ATO review

First Nations taxpayers suffer from insufficient access to services and support to guide them through the tax system,...

07 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Potential ATO data-matching prompts taxpayers to disclose FTDT liabilities early

One tax professional has warned that taxpayers must engage early with tax advisers to avoid GIC on their FTDT and...

03 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

FAAA and NTAA on proposed treasury amendment

While broadly supporting the policy’s intentions to tackle housing affordability, the professional associations have...

15 June 2026 • By Amelia McNamara