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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-00550
5 pages
PDF
The ATO released three of four documents identified in response to a FOI request concerning staff feedback and complaints about the Commissioner's April 2025 email containing a "Collingwood Fan" cartoon, along with the Commissioner's responses. One document was wholly refused…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-00459
3 pages
PDF
The ATO refused a Freedom of Information request seeking access to employment records, including a People Connect database request referencing the Australian Public Service Commission, and emails from an ATO employee to the APSC Commissioner and ATO executive dated around 17-18…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-00391
1 page
PDF
William Day was promoted from Senior Executive Service Band 1 within the Australian Taxation Office to Deputy Commissioner (Various) at SES Band 2 level, based in Canberra. The promotion was advertised on 26 June 2015 under reference PS25, with position number 1045132. This…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-00437
4 pages
PDF
The ATO released internal operational guidance on documenting reasons for refusing failure-to-lodge (FTL) penalty remission requests. The document provides standard template paragraphs and instructions for ATO staff completing decision letters, covering scenarios including…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-00319
8 pages
PDF
The ATO released two incoming government briefs prepared for the Assistant Treasurer following the May 2025 federal election. Both documents were released in part, with exempt information removed under section 47C of the FOI Act relating to deliberative processes. The briefs…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-00235
8 pages
PDF
The ATO released a partial decision on a request for its Incoming Government Brief 2025. Two documents were identified within scope and released in edited form after redactions were applied. Information was removed under section 47C (deliberative processes) of the FOI Act to…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-00164
1 page
PDF
The ATO released taxation statistics tracking individual taxpayer numbers and employee share scheme (ESS) participation from 2008-09 to 2022-23. Individual tax filers grew from 12.93 million to 16.10 million over the period. ESS data shows three categories: taxed upfront schemes…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-00158
68 pages
PDF
This is an incoming government brief prepared for the newly appointed Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services (dated 13 May 2025). The document is primarily correspondence and organizational briefing material outlining the ATO's role and operational context. It…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-00256
57 pages
PDF
ATO internal training material providing guidance to tax officers on voting decisions in small business restructuring (SBR) cases under Part 5.3B of the Corporations Act 2001. The document outlines criteria for supporting or opposing restructuring plans, emphasizing case-by-case…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-00251
25 pages
PDF
This closure report documents the ATO's administration of the Cash Flow Boost stimulus program, a COVID-19 economic response measure announced 12 March 2020. The initiative provided temporary cash flow support to eligible small and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profit…
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-00172
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ATO
ATO
Released
FOI-2025-00253
4 pages
PDF
The ATO released 30 documents in part following an FOI request for all-staff emails from the Commissioner between November 2024 and April 2025, particularly one allegedly containing a cartoon depicting a "Collingwood fan" action figure with derogatory characteristics. The…
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ATO
ATO
Released
1-16K7S6NK
6 pages
PDF
The ATO released six documents relating to US Internal Revenue Service Notices 2023-11 and 2024-78 concerning Model 1 Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) jurisdiction obligations under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). The request specifically sought communications…
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ATO
ATO
Released
1-16K2NIO8
28 pages
PDF
The ATO's Intermediary Assurance Strategy outlines an integrated approach to engaging with tax advisers, registered agents, and other professionals who influence taxpayer compliance. The strategy aims to establish common risk assessment language, tailor ATO interactions based on…
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ATO
ATO
Released
1-16F6GSZZ
109 pages
PDF
This November 2018 Taxpayers' Charter is a published guidance document outlining the ATO's commitment to fair and professional tax administration. The charter sets out taxpayer rights and obligations, defines service standards, and explains dispute resolution processes. It…
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ATO
ATO
Released
1-16228A56
23 pages
PDF
The ATO's Test Case Litigation Program documentation outlines a system established in 1995-96 to fund taxpayer litigation on important tax issues to develop legal precedent and clarify taxation law. The program, administered by the Office of the Chief Tax Counsel, provides…
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ATO
ATO
Released
1-15ZRYBP6
34 pages
PDF
The ATO's accommodation dashboard for its Sydney CBD office at 255 George Street reveals occupancy tracking data across three reporting periods (February, March, and April 2023). The documents show current and projected vacancy rates for the site, with current vacancy rates…
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ATO
ATO
Released
1-165ZK58G
6 pages
PDF
The ATO released internal IT security guidelines governing staff use of official email accounts. The document establishes that ATO email is designated for official business only with "limited personal use" permitted, and prohibits auto-forwarding between work and personal email…
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ATO
ATO
Released
1-15XPXNTF
27 pages
PDF
The ATO sought approval in August 2022 to issue Request for Quotes for a director ID paid campaign's multicultural communications component, valued at $257,510 (GST inclusive). The procurement was being managed through the ATO's Marketing and Communications team with the…
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ATO
ATO
Released
1-166NIB2D
1 page
PDF
The ATO released links to three foundational international tax agreements governing Australia-US taxation relations: the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (enabling cross-border tax information exchange), the 1983 Double Tax Agreement (addressing…