The Latest Breaking News from ATO

Beware of ‘tax hacks’ to maximise your return this year. The tax office is taking a close look at incorrect claims

For many people a tax refund is a much-anticipated lump sum of money.

The Conversation · Jun 11, 2024

PwC to face scrutiny over advice to clients that might allegedly ‘mislead or subvert’ foreign investment review board

ATO discloses concerns that date back to 2019 in response to questions from Greens senator Barbara Pocock

The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2024

Accounting firm controlled by Exclusive Brethren church to close after extraordinary ATO raid

It is not known if decision to shutter division of secretive sect’s umbrella company has any link to raid reportedly conducted ‘without prior notice’

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2024

Outgoing ATO boss calls for greater tax office powers

The tax office's outgoing commissioner said the ATO should have powers to collect evidence in its investigations, rather than rely on federal police.

AAP · Feb 21, 2024

Afternoon Update: Swiftmania hits Melbourne; 78-year-old robotax victim ‘distressed’; and New York sues ‘addictive’ social platforms

ATO faces scrutiny for pressuring people to repay old debts in a campaign drawing parallels with Centrelink’s robodebt scandal

The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2024

Tax office staff suspects in $2 billion GST refund scam

Up to 150 Australian Taxation Office staff are suspected of taking part in a social media scam that swindled $2 billion in GST refunds.

AAP · Feb 13, 2024

Consultancy firms divided on controversial tax scheme as ATO threatens action

EY and KPMG won’t end practice of partners legally splitting part of income with spouses to reduce their tax burden

The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2024

‘Deadly serious’: Australian regulators criticise PwC refusal to hand over report into tax leaks

Consultancy’s global executive says report suggests there’s no evidence confidential information was used for commercial gain

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2024

PwC executives accused of 'thumbing nose at parliament'

The head of embattled consulting firm PwC has come under fire for not providing details of a key report into the organisation's conduct.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Final man sentenced over Australia's biggest tax fraud

Tax cheats have been warned they cannot evade the law forever after a final jail sentence was issued over the $105 million Plutus payroll fraud.

AAP · Feb 2, 2024