Business

ATO debt recovery changes to provide ‘safety layer’ for small businesses

The government has released new draft legislation that will allow small businesses to contest the ATO’s collection of...

19 January 2022 • By Tony Zhang

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Business

ATO urged to address ‘super rip-off’ impacting Qld workers

A national body has called on the ATO and politicians to address super contribution in Queensland, with new analysis...

12 January 2022 • By Emma Musgrave

Business

Government to provide $111m boost to ATO taxation compliance programs

The government will provide an additional $111 million in funding to the ATO on its personal taxation compliance...

20 December 2021 • By Tony Zhang

Business

ATO reveals improved tax compliance trend from big business

The ATO says a higher level of scrutiny has seen significant improvement with tax compliance among large corporations,...

15 December 2021 • By Tony Zhang

Business

‘We cannot rest on our laurels’: Senator Jane Hume

Senator Jane Hume, the Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services, and the Digital Economy and the new Minister...

14 December 2021 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

IGTO to review ATO objections process

Australia’s tax ombudsman has launched three new investigations across 2022, including one into how the ATO...

13 December 2021 • By Tony Zhang

Business

ATO provides end-of-year deadlines ahead of annual closure

The ATO has provided its end-of-year deadlines and key dates for practitioners as it approaches the annual closure...

09 December 2021 • By Tony Zhang

Business

ATO announces changes to activity statements and on-demand reports

The ATO is implementing major changes to on-demand reports and activity statements (AS) that will be visible in online...

01 December 2021 • By Tony Zhang

Regulation

ATO says more digital transformation on the horizon – new tech tools help...

In a recent address to the Institute of Professional Accountants National Congress on the 18th of November, the...

30 November 2021 • By Business Automation Works

Tax

ATO flags focus areas for combating $33.5bn ‘tax gap’

The ATO says it will be focusing on accessing new third-party data, automating audit processes, increasing its access...

30 November 2021 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

ATO needs to pivot from ‘team Australia’ moment

Changing expectations from employers and employees off the back of the COVID-19 pandemic will put more pressure on the...

16 November 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Tax

Former ATO tax adviser receives LIV accreditation

A Morrows Legal lawyer and former tax adviser to the ATO has received national accreditation in taxation law from the...

16 November 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Regulation

Shortcut method extension to accelerate pressure on ATO

The recent extension of the work-from-home shortcut method is set to put additional pressure on the ATO as citizens...

10 November 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Regulation

Former ATO heads join boutique litigation firm

Two former ATO heads have joined a litigation firm’s tax disputes practice, effective immediately.

10 November 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Business

ASIC and ATO circle 21 directors as part of illegal phoenixing surveillance...

ASIC and the ATO have successfully engaged with 21 directors across the 2020-21 financial year as part of the...

09 November 2021 • By Tony Zhang

Business

ATO flags awareness on rising scams across the year

The ATO is encouraging individuals and businesses along with related SMSFs to share tips and experiences with each...

08 November 2021 • By Tony Zhang

Regulation

The ATO’s new guidance on NFTs

The ATO has released a clarifying guide explaining the tax treatment of NFTs

03 November 2021 • By Shane Brunette, CEO of CryptoTaxCalculator

Business

ATO appoints Second Commissioner

The ATO has confirmed it has appointed a “strong and capable lead” to the role as Second Commissioner for the Tax...

01 November 2021 • By Emma Musgrave