by Financially Sorted | Oct 30, 2026 | ATO, Tax Returns
ATO Watch: Travel Claims, Car Expenses and Compliance The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has recently issued several reminders about claiming work-related expenses correctly, alongside warnings about increased compliance activity targeting businesses that fail to...
by Financially Sorted | Oct 30, 2026 | ATO, Business, Small Business
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has extended the timeframe for accepting credit card payments for tax debts until 30 June 2027, following an earlier announcement that the payment option would cease from 30 November 2026. The Federal Government has confirmed it...
by Financially Sorted | Sep 30, 2026 | ATO
PAYG instalments: Take care when varying payments The ATO has reminded taxpayers to take care when varying PAYG instalments, particularly where the amount is being reduced. PAYG instalments require taxpayers to make regular payments on their business and investment...
by Lisa Sweeting | Aug 2, 2026 | ATO, Tax Returns
Based on the latest Australian Tax Office (ATO) guidance, the biggest ATO review and audit focus areas for 2026 income tax returns are some of the most common claims. The ATO is paying particular attention to motor vehicle claims, work-related travel, working from...
by Financially Sorted | Jul 31, 2026 | ATO, Small Business, Tax & Accounting, Tax Returns
Tax audits and reviews are becoming increasingly common as the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) uses sophisticated data matching and compliance programs to identify discrepancies in tax returns, BAS lodgements, payroll reporting and other financial information....
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,...
