Publications
Publications
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Quarterly newsletter – March 2026
Read the March edition of our quarterly newsletter. In this issue Sign up to our mailing list to receive future editions.
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Review: ATO’s management of remission of the general interest charge
We conducted a review into the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) decision making in relation to the general interest charges (GIC) on tax debts. We undertook widespread consultation with the community and tax profession in late 2025 speaking to professional bodies, tax practitioners, financial counsellors, small business owners and individuals, to inform our review and recommendations. We thank all those who participated and provided valuable feedback through submissions, webinars and our online survey. …
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Review: ATO’s management of remission of the general interest charge
The government and community should be compensated for deliberate late payment of tax liabilities and that late payment should not be rewarded, but there may be a range of factors that hamper a taxpayer’s ability to pay their liabilities on time. This review will explore whether ATO GIC decisions are supported by policies, systems and…
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Reviews: refreshed work plan FY25/26
We undertake consultation to refresh our work plan every 6 months to ensure that it remains relevant and responsive to changing environmental, social and policy priorities. Our refreshed 2025-26 workplan outlines the status of current reviews, what’s coming up next and necessary changes made to prioritise emerging reviews and to align or avoid duplication with other Government reviews or bodies of work. …



