ATO (Australian Taxation Office) By Claire

 The Australian Taxation Office website is owned by the Australian Government.  The intention of this site is the managing and shaping of the revenue systems that then lead to social and economic policy.  Used to sponsor services to and for Australians.  They are there to manage revenue and they do so through a range of accumulating systems including income tax, GST, superannuation, excise and they take charge over a range of benefits and refunds.  Also investigates tax planning, persistent tax debtors, globalisation and the cash economy.

 Individuals  Business  Non-profit  Government  Tax professionals  Super funds. On the right hand side of the home page there are many handy and useful tabs which include:  how to lodge a tax return  how to update/get a tax file number  rules and policies  where to find consultation  a-z of tax topics Main Content Areas are taxation issues involving:-

Within the business section of this site information, advice and help on the following is available  Getting started – including assistance visits and seminars  Record keeping, reporting and payments  Income tax  Business Expenses and Deductions  GST and related taxes  Services for small business  Employing people  Industry specific information Within each of the other sections similar information is provided under specific headings. Support is offered via written information, phone contacts, seminars, assistance visits and other website links.

My opinion of this site:-  This site gives you all the information you require about taxation issues and your obligations. It is extremely handy for any person who is planning on setting up a business and needs help relating to tax. It is a very reliable source of information as it is government based and is very easy to navigate. This site could be improved by the use of more colour. Further Links  - Australian Business Register  – entry point to over 700 Aust govt websites  – for information on awards and industrial agreements  - workplace rights and regulations