ATO is a non-corporate Commonwealth entity headed by the Commissioner of Taxation. It operates legislation related to income tax, GST, fringe benefits tax, excise and superannuation taxation.
What they do
Collects federal taxes and duties; manages taxpayer registration, returns, refunds and rulings; monitors employers' and superannuation reporting responsibilities; performs risk assessment, data matching, reviews and audit; collects tax debts; investigates serious non-compliance and tax avoidance; assists in government benefits and registry activities; and works with other enforcement agencies.
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