Taxpayers stung by common ATO trap
The tax office has announced a new plan to catch rule-breakers – and while some might be “disgruntled”, it’s a move straight out of the ATO playbook.
Tax Time
Tax time is approaching. Find out what you can and cannot claim for deductions this financial year and who is on the ATO's tax hit list.
ATO’s tough new crackdown
The tax office has issued a brand new warning to Aussies – and if you’ve done the wrong thing, you can expect to soon pay dearly.
Australia’s $850 billion debt bomb revealed
The Morrison Government was meant to unveil Australia’s long-awaited surplus this year. Instead Australia has recorded the biggest deficit in decades.
How to get the biggest tax return
If you’ve been working from home and are planning to use the ATO’s flat rate for your tax return, this is what you need to know.
ATO’s grim warning for Aussies
The tax office has warned that scores of taxpayers could soon be hit with audits and even financial penalties due to one big mistake.
Aussies to get big tax cuts early
Middle income earners could get an extra $2565 a year after the government confirmed it was looking to bring forward planned tax cuts.
Unpopular tax may be hiked
Economists say now is the time to plot for daring tax reform to help steer Australia out of its first recession in nearly three decades.
500,000 Aussies wipe out super funds
Almost half a million Aussies have completely cleared out their superannuation accounts with demand for the government scheme outstripping expectations.
Rush for $10,000 crashes ATO site
Aussies clambering to get their hands on their retirement savings has frozen the government website on the first day of the new financial year.
Costly July 1 deadline looming
More than 380,000 Aussies have just a few hours to buy insurance before being subjected to a loading system that can end up costing thousands.
July 1 tax mistake we all make
Experts are “bracing for an onslaught” but if you’re one of the millions of Aussies frantic for a tax refund, there’s something you should know.
What you must do before June 30
The end of the financial year is less than a week away – and there are some important things you need to do to avoid getting stung.
Scary tax deadlines to watch out for
The end of financial year is fast approaching – but don’t get caught out by the stack of other key tax dates on the calendar.
Why tax refunds could be smaller this year
The COVID-19 crisis has hit family budgets hard, and the thought of a fat tax refund is more tempting than ever. But don’t get your hopes up.
New tax rules you need to know now
It might be the last thing on your mind right now, but tax time is fast approaching – and there are a stack of big changes this year.
Common car-related tax mistakes
The Australian Taxation Office are putting car related tax expenses under the microscope this year. Here is some things you can and can’t claim.
Messages expose worrying new scam
Aussies are being hit with seemingly legitimate texts from the “ATO”, but the tax office says they point to a disturbing new type of scam.
Tax time myths that can be costly
MANY Aussies are relying on myths to finish their tax returns, with the ATO warning they are under increasing scrutiny.
Watch out for these tax scams
WITH tax time just around the corner, there is a wave of scams to watch out for, affecting everything from Netflix to banking.
Tax time strategies to start today
IT’S June later this week, which means tax time is just a month away, so people who don’t start planning their deductions now risk missing out on a handy refund.
Map shows richest, poorest areas
HOW does your salary compare to the rest of Australia? Here are the richest and poorest postcodes — and which jobs are raking it in.
The big danger at tax time
SCAMMERS masquerading as ATO agents are threatening vulnerable Aussies with legal action and arrest due to “tax evasion”.
Investigation launched into tax office
THE federal government has launched an investigation into the ATO after an explosive Four Corners report.
ATO whistleblowers’ shock claims
THE Australian Taxation Office has been accused of targeting “low hanging fruit” and ruthless tactics that could drive people to suicide in a shock investigation.
Letter no one wants to receive
IMAGINE getting home from work and opening the mail to find a bill for $440,000 from the ATO. That’s what happened to this guy.
Warning issued over bitcoin tax scam
SCAMMERS are impersonating the Australian Taxation Office and demanding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency payments for fake tax debts.
ATO cracking down on bitcoin
THE tax man is coming after crypto investors and work expenses this year. Here’s how to save yourself from being caught out.
Tax warning for property investors
FEDERAL Budget changes that make life tougher for real estate investors have become law and apply this year, and the Australian Taxation Office will be on the lookout for illegal claims.
ATO crackdown: ‘May be fraud’
NO ONE is safe from the Australian Tax Office. Now it is even cracking down on the bad habits of its own staff members.
ATO warns against dodgy schemes
THE tax office could confiscate up to 50 per cent of your savings if you get caught up in one of these “too good to be true” investment schemes.
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