The ATO just accused you of being a bigger tax problem than Apple

Dodgy work-expense claims and the cash economy are a far greater threats to Australia's revenue base than profit shifting by multinationals, Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan says.

by | 17 Mar, 2017

In a departure from the pervading political and societal narrative, Mr Jordan said ordinary wage and salary earners over-claiming for work-related expenses were responsible for the most significant revenue leakage.

Read the full story at the Australian Financial Review.

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