Audit Shield claims activity across Australia Jul – Dec 2022

The Accountancy Insurance Claims Department continues to be busy processing claims from client accounting firms across Australia. The five most common audit activity areas 1 July 2022 – 31 December 2022 were: > Payroll Tax (All States) > Employer Obligations (PAYG/SG/FBT) > Income Tax (WRE) > BAS (Pre & Post…

What does 2021 have in store for ATO audit activity?

Much of the world has experienced some sort of shutdown this year, with governments implementing financial support strategies to keep their economies from slipping into a recession amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Australia was no exception, with support packages such as JobKeeper and cash flow boost propping up the country. In…

JobKeeper payment audits and reviews are covered by Audit Shield

Tax shortcuts for working from home deductions, JobKeeper payments, and more. The Australian government is doing a good job of supporting the country through this unprecedented time of crisis but how will these actions affect audit activity for the rest of 2020? In the short term the Australian Taxation Office…