ATO compensation overhaul as government seeks to improve small business access to justice
The ATO's defective administration processes will be updated and improved under a government plan to make small business compo fairer.
New GST rules ‘level the playing field’ for independent hotels, ATO says
The tax office says new rules bringing some multinational online travel agents under the GST blanket will 'level the playing field' for SME operators.
SMEs wary as ATO grants big business 12-month reprieve to confess tax problems
Some of Australia’s largest private companies will be given more time to notify the tax office of tax problems, but small business groups say the government must continue its efforts to improve tax transparency.
Disputed tax savings skyrocket as small businesses score $66 million reduction
Small businesses received a $66 million reduction in disputed tax debts from settlements in 2018-19, about double the amount from last year, new figures show.
Superannuation dodgers targeted as ATO puts single touch payroll to use
The tax office has been busy crunching numbers in a bid to find employers skipping out on their superannuation guarantee obligations.
“Significant distortion”: Whistleblower Richard Boyle claims watchdog botched its ATO garnishee scandal review
Whistleblower Richard Boyle has delivered a scathing assessment of the ATO watchdog's review of its garnishee scandal, claiming it distorted the facts.
ATO to visit 400 Brisbane businesses in another black economy crackdown
Next month, the ATO will visit 400 businesses in inner-north Brisbane, which it said is “at risk” of becoming a black economy hotspot.
‘Fake car salesman’ gets three years’ jail in tax fraud bust
The ATO has successfully prosecuted a 'fake car salesman' who tried to engage in tax fraud to the tune of more than $220,000.
‘Safeguards missing’: Reform allowing ATO to share tax debt information comes under fire
A Senate committee has greenlighted a controversial bill to expand ATO powers by enabling it to share tax debts with third party credit agencies.
ATO should interact more with accountants and less with small business, says Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar wants the ATO to be more engaged with accountants and have less, but more positive, interaction with small business.
“We have to be better”: ATO overhauls culture to bolster business empathy
ATO commissioner Chris Jordan said his office needs to be more empathetic to well-intentioned business owners, amid a cultural overhaul.
Kate Carnell to review R&D tax incentive processes, while tax commissioner lays blame with advisory industry
Kate Carnell has launched an investigation into the R&D tax incentive scheme, however, the ATO’s tax commissioner has shirked responsibility.
