Tax Office Bungle Leads to Another Review

Tens of thousands of taxpayers have been left out of pocket after tax assessment letters went out without cheques attached! 140,000 letters will need to be resent while the ATO continues to pay interest on overdue refunds. After pressure from the Coalition, Assistant Treasurer Senator Nick Sherry was forced to belatedly announce an inquiry, but questions remain.

‘After 3 months ignoring the problem this is yet another example of the Rudd Government’s delayed response in addressing problems that are affecting families and business across Australia,’ said Shadow Assistant Treasurer, Sussan Ley MP.

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