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 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 | 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...
