Scammers turn up on victim’s doorstep

Two men impersonating federal officers turned up on the doorstep of a victim at Salisbury Downs after a scam call The victim received an automated phone message telling him he had a tax debt and a warrant had been issued for his arrest at 3pm on Monday. The man...

Audit warning as ATO clamps down on dodgy claims

The Tax Office says it will be scrutinising every tax return lodged this year as it continues its crackdown on illegitimate claims. The Tax Office contacts around 2 million taxpayers each year to clarify information on their tax return, but said there was nothing to...

Hold an ABN? You could be contacted soon

A number of small businesses could be contacted by the Australian Business Register (ABR) this month as it looks to confirm their entitlement to an Australian Business Number ahead of some key proposed changes. The ABR is set to contact a random sample of close to 8...

ATO watching for foreign income this Tax Time

The ATO is urging taxpayers who receive any foreign income from investments, family members or working overseas to make sure they report it this tax time. New international data sharing agreements allow the ATO to track money across borders and identify individuals...

ATO: ‘Outrageous’ tax claims

The ATO has revealed some of the most “outrageous” tax deductions that taxpayers have tried to claim: A couple of taxpayers claimed dental expenses, believing a nice smile was essential to finding a job, and was therefore deductible. It isn’t and their claims were...