Reduction of tax debt - a key focus of the Commissioner of Taxation in 2025

Reduction of tax debt is a major concern for the Commissioner of Taxation with swift, deliberate and targeted recovery action foreshadowed – “repeat offenders” are specifically in focus.

The Commissioner of Taxation Rob Heferen, on 26 February 2025, gave his opening statement at the Senate Economics Legislation Committee. During his address, the Commissioner referenced that at the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) core is the responsibility to collect the right amount of tax, in accordance with the law, in the most efficient, transparent, empathetic, and timely way for the government and the taxpayer. With this core imperative in mind, the Commissioner discussed the ATO&rs...

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Authors: Kristie Schubert, Phil Quinlan

Published Date: 03 March 2025