Australian Taxation Office
Parent Portfolio: Treasury
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is the Australian Government's main revenue collection agency. The ATO manages and shapes the revenue systems that sustain social and economic policy, and fund services for Australians. Their main role is to administer legislation for taxes, superannuation and excise (but not customs duty) and they also address broader issues such as aggressive tax planning, persistent tax debtors, globalisation and the cash economy.
Australian Taxation Office resources
Key web pages and entry points for the Australian Taxation Office
- ABN - Apply for an ABN (Australian Business Number)
- ABN - apply for an Australian Business Number
- ABN essentials
- More resources from the Australian Taxation Office