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Watchdog to review ATO's $45b debt book and deceased estates

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Tom McIlroyCanberra Bureau Chief
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The independent watchdog overseeing the ATO will investigate its growing $45 billion debt book, and the tax administration of deceased estates in Australia.

Inspector-General of Taxation and Tax Ombudsman Karen Payne said on Thursday a $7 billion increase in uncollected, undisputed tax debts had prompted a targeted review, due to report in early 2020.

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Tom McIlroy is the Financial Review’s Canberra bureau chief based in the press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously the AFR’s political correspondent. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com
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