Based on claims lodged between 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, the three most frequent Audit Shield claim categories compiled by the Accountancy Insurance claims team were:7

  1. Payroll Tax (All States) – 15.23% 
  2. BAS (Pre & Post Assessment) – 13.99% 
  3. Income Tax (Full/General/Combined) – 10.70% 

The below pie chart shows the distribution of Audit Shield claims activity in Australia*.

 

*Correct as of 30 June 2026.