ATO Fines 97-Year-Old Woman, Ombudsman Criticizes Agency

ATO issues $1,650 fine to 97-year-old woman who had not ‘prioritised tax obligations’ after husband’s death

Tax office apologises as ombudsman delivers stinging criticism, saying ‘ATO won’t learn unless people highlight the mistakes’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Australian Taxation Office fined a 97-year-old Brisbane woman $1,650 because she had not “prioritised her tax obligations”, despite the recent death of her husband who managed their financial affairs. The decision was only overturned after her accountant posted details of the incident on LinkedIn – catch...

By Jonathan Barrett Business editor