- No tax increases or tax breaks were announced but there was confirmation that the ATO will increase their monitoring of, and investigation into, tax avoidance. A tax ‘management’ plan needs to be in place to support the reporting of results and the correct tax being paid.
- The ATO reported last month that since 1 July 2016, $12.9bn in additional tax had been collected from public companies, multinationals and high wealth individuals.
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Talk to your tax adviser about any questions that arise or the impact that the Budget may have in your personal circumstances.