Managing ATO Reviews & Audits

The ATO has a responsibility to the community to ensure everyone complies with Australia’s tax laws.  For this reason, they conduct audits and investigations to check the accuracy of the information that’s provided to them.    The audit process can be a very...

ATO Powers: Departure Prohibition Orders

Part IVA of the Tax Administration Act 1953 (Cth) gives the Commissioner the power to issue a departure prohibition order (“DPO”) which prohibits a tax debtor from leaving Australia, regardless of whether the tax debtor intends to return. The purpose is to stop tax...

Notice of Termination

Notice of termination and redundancy pay forms part of the National Employment Standards (NES). The NES apply to all employees covered by the national workplace relations system, regardless of any award, agreement, or contract. The NES establish the minimum...

ATO Investigation Powers: Division 353 Notices

Division 353 of the Taxation Administration Act 1953 (Cth) gives the Commissioner extensive access and information gathering powers which are often used at the outset or in the process of an investigation into a taxpayer’s affairs.  The ATO can use these formal powers...