In recent times mainstream media has put the spotlight on corporate tax affairs. The underlying concern is double non-taxation: that is, that some multinationals are not paying tax on their business profits anywhere in the world – particularly technology companies and firms with high levels of...

Today I would like to talk about our approach to small business compliance and what we're doing to make it easier for business to comply with their taxation obligations. The Government has also provided us with extra funding, some of which will go towards reforms to assist small business.In...

Nearly two years ago the ATO held a symposium with large corporates. It was ambitious and aspirational in intent, but not unrealistic. It was one of a number of steps taken to build a more open and productive relationship with the large business community. It was an invitation to move to more...

I would like to talk to you about three things today.Firstly, ramping up our assistance to small business. Secondly, our other Compliance Program priorities for small business and tax agents, and finally a brief look at the tax industry and the future.Supporting Australia's vibrant small...

As the saying goes we live in extraordinary times.The Australian economy is in its sixteenth consecutive year of expansion averaging around 4% GDP growth - a phenomenon quite unprecedented in Australia's post war economic history. Much of the recent growth is directly or indirectly associated...