Latest ATO News and Alerts

1. ATO insights and actions across superannuation

   James O'Halloran, Deputy Commissioner, Superannuation and Employer Obligations, presented at the Regulators Panel at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees Chairs Forum on 14 October 2019.

2. Common Reporting Standard (CRS) - User Guide for the Small Reporter Tool

   This guide is to assist reporters to prepare a Common Reporting Standard (CRS) report using our Small Reporter Tool v1.0.

3. Making a tip-off

   We are interested in phoenix, tax evasion and black economy tip-offs you may have about members of the community who gain an unfair advantage by intentionally doing the wrong thing.

4. Making it easier to find GST property information

   We have updated the GST property content on our website so you can more easily find relevant information. Check the new structure and bookmark the pages you use regularly

5. Nomination for ATO co-design group

   We are seeking expressions of interest in becoming a member of the Large APRA fund extract design working group.

6. Our upcoming system upgrades

   We are undertaking a series of system improvements over the next six months. Plan ahead to minimise any impacts on your work processes.

7. Super and Employment Change Network

   A forum to share updates with the super industry on our super and employment change program of work.

8. ATO protecting honest Hobart businesses from the black economy

   The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is planning to visit around 300 small businesses on the eastern shores of Hobart during October and November as part of its efforts to tackle the black economy and protect honest businesses from unfair competition.

9. Illicit Tobacco Taskforce detects more than 262 tonnes of tobacco

   Australia’s new Illicit Tobacco Taskforce (ITTF) has detected and seized more than 262 tonnes of illicit tobacco, with an estimated excise value of more than $270 million, since it was established in July 2018.

10. Lodgment due date concessions

    If you think some of your clients may have missed out on your lodgment concession, wait until after 21 November to submit a deferral request.

11. Open consultation

    You can participate in our open consultation. We encourage you to have your say.

12. Tax professionals conversations webcasts

    Tax professionals conversations is our series of webcasts for the tax profession. Join the livestream sessions or watch recordings after the events to hear about various topics relevant to you, your practice and your clients.

13. ATO podcast - Tax inVoice

    The ATO's podcast Tax inVoice is the easy way to keep updated about the latest tax and super information, and how you can meet your obligations.

14. Contacting employers about late or under-paid SG

    We want to improve community confidence that Australian workers are receiving their correct super guarantee (SG) entitlements, on time. If your employer clients are not meeting their obligations, we may contact them about SG lodgment or payment.

15. GST at settlement - a guide for purchasers and their representatives

    Purchasers of new residential premises or potential residential land are required to withhold an amount from the price of the supply for payment to the ATO.