The Latest Breaking News from The Tax Office

How the Tax Office blew out a major IT contract through 24 amendments

Federal agencies extend major tech contracts despite previous audit findings.

The Canberra Times · Oct 4

Billions out the door: agencies' extraordinary June contract rush

There was a big rush to spend taxpayer funds last June.

The Canberra Times · Sep 27

Meet the federal public sector's most influential people

Part 1: the public servants who are steering the ship.

The Canberra Times · Aug 2

The 'dodgy' landlord deductions under scrutiny this tax time

Majority of landlords are making mistakes on their tax returns.

The Canberra Times · Jun 13, 2024

Finance has 'appropriate' strategies to deal with property conflicts

Minister asked about Colliers' 2020 conflict of interest.

The Canberra Times · Apr 25, 2024

Bust business owner's 'unhinged' splurge on cars, nightclubs, fast food, booze: report

A government department denied claims it owed the company $300K.

The Canberra Times · Apr 21, 2024

Risky business: why builders are leading insolvency numbers

The ATO's business crackdown was 'well overdue', one expert says.

The Canberra Times · Apr 1, 2024

Why do I suddenly owe tax this year? It could be because the Low and Middle Income Tax offset is gone, forever

Why do I suddenly owe tax this year?

The Conversation · Oct 1, 2023

Red carpet for rent, paparazzi by the hour: why people pay to stage A-list experiences

Red carpet premieres may be cancelled in Hollywood, but in Australia ordinary people are happy to step into the spotlight – and pay for it

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2023

Tax advisers who promote exploitation schemes to face $780 million penalty

An extensive federal government crackdown on misconduct will increase maximum penalties for advisers and firms promoting tax exploitation schemes from the present A$7.8 million to more than $780 million.

The Conversation · Aug 6, 2023