GotaxGotax’s Deduction Grabber is growing up and is learning along the way. And the latest thing added to it’s memory bank is multiple car capability. So if you use multiple cars for your work or small business or you change your car throughout the year you can now use the Deduction Grabber for more than […]
During tax time there is an increase in scams that do the rounds and take advantage of taxpayers by pretending to be the ATO staff member
The ATO have recently reported that scammers are now using ATO phone numbers to contact their victims and demand payment for fake tax debts or face being arrested.
Fake Tax Agent Phone Scam It has recently been reported by the ATO that a new impersonation scam is about.
Compromised Tax File Number Your Tax File Number (TFN) is used to identify you in your dealings with the ATO; it can also be used to lodge tax returns and other tax forms.
Dodgy Deductions In this wonderful world of high technology, the ATO is now able to use sophisticated analytics to highly scrutinize taxpayers and what they claim.
Cross-Checking with Third Parties The ATO cross-checks with third parties (e.g. Centrelink and Child Support) to ensure the information provided on your tax return or to the third parties is true and correct.
Client Records One of the most common reasons for delayed tax returns is client records not matching the ATO’s records.
Have you been talking to your mates about what they claim as deductions? Think that you are missing out? It’s quite easy to be confused and get it wrong.