The Inspector-General of Taxation (IGOT), Mr Ali Noroozi, has recently released a report into his review into the Tax Office’s large business review and audit policies, procedures and practices.
The Tax Office has recently outlined its concerns in relation to trustees of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) who lend money from the fund to people who provide advice or assist in the running of the fund.
From 1 July 2010, new Tax File Number (TFN) reporting rules were introduced to ensure that assessable distributions made to beneficiaries of closely held trusts align with the amounts returned by these beneficiaries in their tax returns.
In a recent Media Release, the Commissioner of Taxation, Michael D'Ascenzo has warned taxpayers to watch out for tax-related scams during this tax time.
The Assistant Treasurer, Bill Shorten, has recently released a consultation paper in relation to the Government's announcement of the refund of excess concessional contributions measure.