“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.
‘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.
Tax refunds hit $10 billion as ATO processes four million returns
The ATO has warned taxpayers about reporting their income incorrectly as it reveals $10 billion in refunds has been processed this year so far.
Tax office whistleblower launches crowdfunding campaign to help face off possible 161-year prison sentence
A tax office whistleblower facing a possible 161-year jail sentence for shining a light on ATO debt collection behaviour is asking for public support.
“Black hole of credit-reporting bureaus”: Government proposes allowing ATO to share tax debt info
A government proposal to allow the tax office to share unpaid bills with credit bureaus is being closely watched by the ASBFEO.
How the Australian government stitched up its own tax office
Asked now to pat its belly while rubbing its head by administering the tax offset alongside STP, the tax office is still untying its hands.
Not a game changer: Retailers concerned customers won’t spend new tax cut
The government passed an income tax cut last week to stimulate the economy, but business owners aren't waiting with bated breath.
Single Touch Payroll signups almost doubled in June, but more than 85% are still missing
Single Touch Payroll onboarding has seen the number of firms under the scheme almost double in a month, but many more are yet to make the switch.
Pay summaries out the window: ATO moves to quell confusion amid payroll changes
Pay summaries are being phased out with the introduction of Single Touch Payroll, and the ATO is taking a proactive approach.
‘What’s STP?’: Digital laggards still unprepared for payroll change, unaware they can defer
New research shows many micro employers are still not prepared for Single Touch Payroll, with most unaware they can apply for a deferral.
Tax office to scrutinise over $7 billion in car claims, concerned many are dodgy
Worried about dodgy car claims, the ATO says it will be giving added scrutiny to billions in work-related expenses this year.
