Latest ATO News and Alerts

1. Final guidance on CGT event K6

   Updated guidance for CGT event K6, for those that own pre-CGT shares in a company or pre-CGT interests in a trust.

2. Small business focus areas

   The risks we're focused on right now.

3. Excise duty rates for fuel and petroleum products

   Check the current excise duty rates for fuel and petroleum products, including gaseous fuels.

4. Upcoming consultations: Public CBC reporting exemptions

   Large multinational entities can express their interest in attending our virtual consultation sessions in August.

5. From 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026

   Check the fuel tax credit rates for business from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.

6. Excise duty rates for alcohol

   Check the current excise duty rates for alcohol on beer, spirits and other excisable beverages.

7. Rates – non-business

   Use the rates listed for each financial year to work out your fuel tax credit rates for non-business.

8. From 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026

   Check the fuel tax credit rates for non-business from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.

9. Rates – business

   Use the rates listed for each financial year to work out your fuel tax credit rates for business.

10. ATO’s tax time support available for the community

    The ATO encourages taxpayers to seek assistance if needed this tax time.

11. Joint operation exposes major scam syndicate

    Search warrants were executed across Western Sydney in relation to an identity, tax and welfare fraud syndicate.

12. Tax Time 2025 update – 29 July

    Key messages from the Tax Practitioner Stewardship Group Tax Time 2025 meeting, held 29 July 2025.

13. Additional unclaimed super requirements

    When and how to report and lodge amounts under the unclaimed super money (USM) protocol for APRA funds.

14. How to get stronger security online (myGov and ATO app)

    How to get stronger security for ATO online services (through myGov) using myID and extra security with the ATO app.

15. Attempted GST refund fraud on the increase

    Help us put a stop to businesses false GST claims.