Australian Taxation Office - Profile Company Report Australia

30-06-2012, 9 pages

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is Australia's principal revenue collection agency, responsible for administering the Australian taxation system through the management of income tax, GST, excise and superannuation systems. Additionally, the ATO acts as custodian of the Australian Business Register. The body directly employs over 21,500 people, has operations in all Australian states and territories and is administrated from its head office in Canberra.

The Australian Taxation Office is part of the Treasurer's portfolio and is the Government's principal revenue collection agency.

The ATO is responsible for administration of the following:

Income tax

Pay-as-you-go withholding and instalments

Australian business number and Australian Business Register

Fringe benefits tax

Higher education funding

Good and services tax
Superannuation

Excise duty

Grants and schemes in relation to diesel and alternative fuels

IBISWorld Company Profile Reports

Company profile reports provide key information on the Top 2000 earning companies in Australia. Reports include a written description of a company, its history, brands and products, contact details and key personnel, operating and legal structure, financial data, industries of involvement and business service providers.