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Next year’s tax reviews shortlist opens for consultation 

The Tax Ombudsman is asking for input and feedback on a shortlist of reviews for the next financial year, after releasing a consultation copy of proposed topics online.  

Review into the ATO’s fraud control management – IGT report publicly released

The Inspector-General of Taxation (IGT), Mr Ali Noroozi, welcomes the public release of his report into the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) Fraud Control Management.

Review into the ATO’s use of Garnishee Notices – IGTO report publicly released

Acting Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman (IGTO) Andrew McLoughlin has today released the review investigation report into the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) use of garnishee notices.

Review into the Future of the Tax Profession – Report Publicly Released

The Acting Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman (IGTO), Mr Andrew McLoughlin, welcomes the Government release of the IGTO report into the Future of the Tax Profession.

Corporate Plan 2019-20 to 2022-23

The Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman (IGTO), Ms Karen Payne, has today released the IGTO’s Corporate Plan for 2019-20 to 2022-23.

Annual Report 2018-19

The Inspector-General of Taxation today (17 October 2019) released her 2018-19 Annual Report.

Reviews Announcement – Investigations into Undisputed Tax Debts and Death and Taxes

The Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman, Ms Karen Payne, today announced the launch of two new investigations into aspects of the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) systems and procedures.

Review Status Update – Investigation into the ATO’s Systems and Processes for dealing with Deceased Estates

The IGTO provides a status update on its Investigation into the ATO’s Systems and Processes for dealing with Deceased Estates.

Review Status Update – Review into Undisputed and Uncollected Tax Debts deferred due to COVID-19

The Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman (IGTO) provides a status update on its investigation into undisputed tax debts.

Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman publishes Corporate Plan 2022-25

We have published our Corporate Plan 2022-25 which sets out our vision, purpose, key activities and strategic priorities over the next four years.

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