STP records nearly finalised, says ATO

STP records nearly finalised, says ATO

In its latest update, the ATO advised that the STP system for 2022 is progressing well and that contact centres are meeting 90 per cent of their service standards. Its focus this tax year has been on communicating to customers how to correctly claim for deductions,...
ATO cash grab could spark further insolvencies

ATO cash grab could spark further insolvencies

While the ATO’s “preferred approach” is always to work with taxpayers to resolve their situation through engagement rather than enforcement, the government body said where taxpayers don’t engage, “the ATO is taking firmer actions”. These actions include garnishees,...
Household spending continued to rise in June

Household spending continued to rise in June

The ABS data showed that household spending rose 10.2 per cent in June 2022, compared to the same time last year. Jacqui Vitas, head of macro-economic statistics at the ABS, said this was the 16th consecutive month of through-the-year increases in total household...