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ATO Pledges System Overhaul After $2bn GST Fraud Exposed by Four Corners Investigation

  • The ATO acknowledges concerns about GST refund fraud highlighted in a Four Corners investigation.
  • The investigation revealed a loophole allowing Australians to commit $2 billion in GST fraud.
  • The ATO was criticized for inadequate systems and delayed response to the fraud.
  • The ATO commits to improving systems and processes to ensure tax integrity and accountability.
  • The ATO focuses on collecting unpaid taxes, targeting 22,000 taxpayers responsible for $11 billion in debt.
  • Tony Greco from IPA calls for independent oversight of the ATO and tighter controls on ABN applications.
  • Joe Kaleb expresses concern over the ease and scale of the GST fraud and calls for stronger controls.

Source: accountantsdaily.com.au

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