The Bad PlaceTop Stories | Revealed: Here's what the ATO is cracking down on this tax time
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) warns that misinformation and “tax hacks” – including AI‑generated advice and tips from social‑media “finfluencers,” friends or family – are on the rise at tax time, and taxpayers are ultimately responsible for accurately reporting all income (interest, rent, side‑hustles, cash jobs, etc.) and claiming only legitimate deductions. The ATO says it will particularly scrutinise work‑related deductions and any omitted income, noting that false or misleading claims can attract penalties of 25‑75 % of the under‑paid tax, plus interest, and serious fraud may lead to criminal charges. To help avoid errors, the agency advises people to rely on official ATO guides, the free Tax Help program for eligible low‑income earners, and registered tax agents where possible.
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