- The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released updated guidance on penalties and interest.
- Interest charges are imposed on tax liabilities from the due date until the payment is made to prevent taxpayers from receiving an advantage or compensate for late payments.
- Penalties may be imposed for false or misleading statements, with the level of penalty based on the behavior of the taxpayer or their tax adviser.
- Penalty relief and reductions are available for voluntary disclosures and inadvertent errors, especially for eligible individuals and entities with a turnover of less than $10 million.
- Administrative penalties and interest charges also apply to excise activities and promoter schemes, and prosecutions may be pursued for criminal offenses under tax and super laws.
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