Latest ATO News and Alerts

1. In-house audit review results

   Auditors conducting in-house audits are still on the radar.

2. Viper arrest 14 and seize $4.8m worth of illicit tobacco

   The results from a week of action targeting organised crime syndicates.

3. Tips for avoiding common errors in MAAS and MATS reporting

   Avoid common errors in Member account attribution service (MAAS) and Member Account Transaction Service (MATS) reporting.

4. Be aware of SMSF schemes

   Protect your self-managed super fund (SMSF) from schemes.

5. Straight from the source - April 2025

   This month, AC Jennifer Moltisanti looks at how NFPs with good governance, compliance, and integrity are role models.

6. Manage your business' day-to-day transactions?

   Tips every small business owner should know!

7. SMSF auditor number (SAN) misuse

   Auditors can use Online services for business to request a list of SMSFs that reported their SAN on their annual return.

8. Vacancy fee return for foreign owners

   How to lodge your vacancy fee return for your residential property.

9. Stairway to jail over GST fraud

   A Melbourne man has been sentenced to 2 years and 11 months imprisonment after obtaining over $390,000 in fraudulent GST refunds.

10. Minimum pension drawdown reminder

    Don't miss the deadline! Be sure to make your minimum payment from your pension account by 30 June.

11. 2023 Australian CRS reportable accounts by jurisdiction

    2023 Australian CRS reportable accounts by jurisdiction were presented in both Houses of Federal Parliament.