by Financially Sorted | Jun 30, 2026 | ATO
Source: ATO As tax time approaches, the ATO has cautioned Australians to be wary of information from third-party sources, such as AI platforms and financial influencers. Taxpayers should be cautious of incorrect or misleading information being spread at tax time,...
by Financially Sorted | Jun 30, 2026 | ATO
Source: ATO The ATO has recently updated its advice regarding when, by tax law, you must obtain a valuation of an asset. Most likely as a response to the Budget, there have been several subtle but important changes. Now that the previously announced Budget updates...
by Financially Sorted | Apr 1, 2026 | ATO, Government Legislation, Property Investment
For many Australians, a holiday home acts as two things. It’s a place to escape with family and friends, especially during the summer holiday months and the rest of the year it’s listed as a holiday rental for others to enjoy to help cover the costs. Until recently,...
by Financially Sorted | Mar 2, 2026 | ATO, Business
Over the past 12 months, I have found myself having the same conversation with business owners again and again. It usually starts with a variation of “It feels like the ATO is more active than it used to be” or “The ATO has never asked for things like that” or “The...
by Financially Sorted | Mar 2, 2026 | ATO
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released new guidance explaining when it may reduce or cancel the General Interest Charge (GIC). The GIC is the interest applied to unpaid tax debts after the due date. This update provides useful clarity on when relief may be...
by Financially Sorted | Jan 29, 2026 | ATO, Tax Returns
For most taxpayers, overseas travel isn’t something they ever need to think twice about. However, if a person or business has a significant unpaid tax debt, it’s important to understand how this can affect travel plans. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has...
