Auditor-General launches probe into ATO’s handling of JobKeeper
The Auditor-General is investigating the ATO’s administration of JobKeeper, after criticism from Labor about the scheme's lack of oversight.
ATO hits back at claims JobKeeper payments were made to the dead
The ATO has responded to media reports suggesting JobKeeper payments may have been made to fictitious employees, including dead people.
More SMEs could be eligible for JobKeeper and cash flow payments following ATO appeal and IGoT review
More SMEs could be eligible for JobKeeper and cash flow boost payments depending on the outcome of an ATO appeal and a review by the IGoT.
ATO seeks urgent appeal over tribunal’s decision to grant sole trader access to JobKeeper
The Australian Taxation Office has lodged an appeal in the Federal Court in a bid to overturn a decision made by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in December that granted a sole trader access to JobKeeper payments.
ATO extends working-from-home shortcut method for tax deductions to EOFY
Australian business owners and employees will have access to the shortcut method for claiming working-from-home tax deductions until the end of this financial year.
Sole trader granted access to JobKeeper after tribunal overturns ATO decision
A sole trader has been granted access to JobKeeper wage subsidies, after the Administrative Appeals Tribunal overturned a decision by the ATO.
ATO praised for risk management during rollout of COVID-19 economic support measures
ANAO has given the ATO a thumbs up for its risk-management practices while delivering pandemic-related economic-response measures.
Marketing company repays $22,500 in misused JobKeeper stimulus
A marketing company has repaid $22,500 in JobKepeer payments, after the ATO determined it deliberately misused the funds.
Think taxing electric-vehicle use is a backward step? It’s actually an important policy advance
From a longer-term transport policy perspective, a distance-based road-user charge on electric vehicles is an important step forward.
“No meaningful impact”: Victoria’s payroll tax reforms come under fire
Since the Andrews government delivered its state budget on Tuesday, Victoria’s payroll tax system has come under fire.
Axing stamp duty could be an instrumental reform, but NSW is taking the wrong approach
NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet wants to replace the one-off stamp duty on real estate transactions with an annual land tax.
Aussie video game industry calls for 30% tax offset, with backing from small business ombudsman Kate Carnell
The video game industry is calling on the federal government for a 30% tax offset, and small business ombudsman Kate Carnell is backing the sector.
