ATO accused of taking 'belligerent' stance in disputes

Individuals and small business taxpayers are still encountering ATO officials who take an "unnecessary, belligerent stance" when it comes to resolving disputes, one of Australia's largest accounting bodies says.

ATO warns 60,000 Uber and ride-sharing drivers

One-third of drivers involved with ride-sharing services such as Uber are yet to register for GST or to fully declare their income.

Tax time: top work-related expenses ATO's eyeing

Higher-than-expected tax deductions relating to cars, travel, clothing, internet and mobile phones, and self-education expenses are among the top claims the tax man will be keeping a close eye on this tax time.

Probe into how ATO responds to staff's 'inappropriate behaviours'

The Australian Taxation Office's high-profile area targeting high-wealth individuals that former deputy commissioner Michael Cranston headed will be a key focus in a wide-ranging review of the agency.

Taking an Uber for work? Your boss may have to pay tax on it

Employers letting their staff use ride-sharing services such as Uber, rather than a licensed taxi, could be liable for fringe benefits tax, the Australian Taxation Office says.

Why we won't stop the black economy until we do tax reform

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Without addressing complexity in our tax system, there's no hope of stopping individuals from overclaiming and engaging in illegal cash economy activity.

Australia not yet ready for whistleblower bounties: ASIC

Australia needs to introduce stronger penalties for corporate crime and effective compensation and protections for whistleblowers, before it goes down the path US-style bounties, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's John Price says.

Senate committee calls for ATO review amid $130m tax fraud case

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A parliamentary committee has called on the Inspector-General of Taxation to conduct a review into the ATO following the alleged abuse of position by one of its highest-ranking officers.

The company where women get promoted while on maternity leave

In corporate Australia where there are just a handful of female CEOs on the ASX 200, and 13 of the nation's largest boards still without any women on it, male chiefs need to push women to climb the corporate ladder.

Ten years since the GFC, world suffers 'debt overhang'

Almost 10 years since the global financial crisis, in a world of sub-par economic growth even the optimists are downbeat.