Tax office rips $200m from returns over claimed Centrelink debts

The Australian Taxation Office has collected more than $200 million in the past three years from the tax refunds of Centrelink recipients to recoup overpayments.

One third of big companies didn't pay tax: ATO

Almost a third of Australia’s biggest companies didn’t pay any tax last year, despite soaring commodity prices driving the overall take up by $6.6 billion.

Michael Cranston and his wife Gloria after the former ATO deputy commissioner was found not guilty today. Photo: AAP/Peter Rae

Former deputy tax commissioner found not guilty

Former Australian Taxation Office deputy commissioner Michael Cranston is looking forward to “a new start” after being cleared of misusing his position to help his son.

New blow for suburban Adelaide cinema

The operator of Adelaide’s august Trak Cinemas has stepped down, with the movie house closed as its owners search for new management.

Tenth person charged in $165 million ATO tax fraud case

The manager of the payroll company owned by Australian Taxation Office deputy commissioner Michael Cranston’s son Adam is the latest charged in relation to what police allege is one of Australia’s biggest white-collar crimes.

ATO deputy to be charged in connection with major tax fraud

Australian Taxation Office deputy commissioner Michael Cranston will be charged in relation to a major tax fraud allegedly involving his son.

ATO investigating 800 Australians connected to Panama leak

More than 800 wealthy Australians are being investigated by the Australian Taxation Office over their dealings with a secretive Panama-based law firm used by the rich to hide money.

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