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Identifying and Reducing the Income Tax Gap for Individuals not in Business

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The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the Australian Taxation Office’s arrangements for identifying and reducing the income tax gap for individuals not in business.
Audit criteria
The ANAO proposes to examine:
- Does the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) use appropriate methods for identifying the tax gap?
- Has the ATO implemented risk-based strategies for reducing the tax gap?
- Does the ATO assess the effectiveness of its strategies for reducing the tax gap?
Contribute to this audit
The ANAO welcomes members of the public contributing information for consideration when conducting performance audits. Performance audits involve the independent and objective assessment of the administration of an entity or body’s programs, policies, projects or activities. They also examine how well administrative support systems operate.
The ANAO does not have a role in commenting on the merits of government policy but focuses on assessing the efficient and effective implementation of government programs, including the achievement of their intended benefits.
The audit you have selected is currently collecting audit evidence and is seeking input from members of the public. We particularly value information that deals with significant matters or insights into the administration of the subject of this audit. Information can be submitted either by uploading a file, or by entering your information into the comments box below.
While your contribution will be considered, and handled with care, you will not automatically receive feedback about your contribution. However, if you provide your contact details, you may be contacted regarding your contribution.
Please note that contributions are intermittently monitored. We aim to consider all contributions within 14 days of receipt.
We anticipate accepting contributions to this audit until Friday 29 July 2022.
Work program portfolio
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