Latest ATO News and Alerts

1. Consultation open: transfer pricing issues updated guidance

   Submit your feedback on our updated guidance on transfer pricing issues related to inbound distribution arrangements.

2. Meet Rowan Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Small Business

   Rowan Fox, Deputy Commissioner for Small Business shares a bit about herself, reflections for 2025 and focus for 2026.

3. Entities with a substituted accounting period

   How to apply for a substituted accounting period (SAP), how to lodge a return and what to consider when lodging early.

4. Keep your DGR application on track

   Check you meet the required criteria before you apply, and use the right form.

5. This season notify donors of your DGR purpose and status

   Notify your donors they can check you're a deductible gift recipient (DGR) using ABN Lookup.

6. Mining and petroleum: updated guidance for consultation

   Have your say on our updated guidance on mining and petroleum exploration expenditure and farm-out arrangements.

7. A word from Tom Wheeler – December 2025

   This month, Assistant Commissioner Tom Wheeler shares the latest news and tips to help you wrap up 2025.

8. Key changes

   Learn about key system updates in Online services for agents.

9. Advice under development – international issues

   Advice and guidance we are developing on international issues.

10. Child support lodgment enforcement program data–matching protocol

    Child support lodgment enforcement data-matching for 2024–25 to 2026–27.

11. Cross agency process for innovative retirement income stream products

    How to consult with us, APRA, ASIC and DSS before and when developing innovative retirement income stream products.

12. About the R&D program

    Read about the research and development (R&D) program, compliance measures and the charter.

13. Super processing schedule

    ATO superannuation remittance and recovery processing schedule for December 2025 and January 2026.

14. Former ATO contractor found guilty of fraud

    Former Australian Taxation Office contractor sentenced for $105,000 fraud under Operation Protego.

15. Latest annual statistics for SMSFs

    See the self-managed super funds (SMSF) statistical overview for the 2023–24 financial year.