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ATO recovers super from phoenix operators The ATO says that it has used new powers known as Superannuation Guarantee Estimates (SGE) to recover $8 million in worker’s superannuation from the operators of labour-hire companies which have engaged in ‘phoenix behaviour’.…

Travel allowance – deductions are not a foregone conclusion Editor:  A recent case, and the ATO’s stance in relation to it, indicates that it is prepared to take a hard line on travel expense claims in relation to travel allowances…

The ATO has advised that, for people affected by the recent Victorian and Western Australian bushfires, refunds will be fast-tracked and they will have additional time to lodge income tax returns and activity statements. No need to apply The Tax…

The ATO has also advised that it is continuing its ongoing “Real property transactions 1985–2017 data matching program protocol”. It is undertaking this program to basically ensure that taxpayers are correctly meeting taxation obligations in relation to their dealings with real…

Changes to Super Payments – are you ready for the changes 1st July 2015 Attempting to boost efficiency, the government has sought to improve super payment processes through online payment systems and standardised data. This means that uniformity in format is ensured…

Construction industry annual payments report The ATO is writing to businesses in the building and construction industry that have not lodged their ‘Taxable Payments Annual Report’, which was due to be lodged by 21 July 2014. Each year, businesses in…