Posts tagged "garnishee"

ATO commissioner Chris Jordan has fired back at an ombudsman report into tax office debt-recovery conduct, saying he doesn't want businesses to be alarmed.

Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell wants better oversight over the approval and use of ATO garnishee notices, saying they're killing businesses.

The ATO is targeting cash-only businesses in a crackdown on $10 billion in unpaid small-business income tax, Chris Jordan has said.

ATO powers to pursue small businesses for unpaid taxes even when they are disputing their bill will be examined by ASBFEO.