Asked about the ombudsman’s comments, a spokesman for the ATO encouraged people to use the myID authentication system when ...

On 20 May 2025, the Australian Taxation Office ( ATO) issued an urgent warning after hackers infiltrated myGov accounts, and lodging fraudulent tax returns to steal refunds, including £6,940 ($9,318) ...

Tax time is stressful enough without the added worry of cybercriminals making off with your hard-earned refund. But that’s ...