The Commissioner of Taxation Annual Report 2003-04

Letter of transmittal

The Hon. Peter Costello, MP
Treasurer
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600

Dear Treasurer

I have pleasure in presenting to you the eighty-third annual report of the Australian Taxation Office, covering the financial year 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004.

In addition to reviewing the administration of the Tax Office, the report also includes annual report information on the administration of the Australian Valuation Office and the Development Allowance Authority.

In preparing this report, I have addressed all the legislative requirements listed in appendix 3.

This report has been prepared under section 63 of the Public Service Act 1999, and in accordance with requirements referred to in subsection 63(2) of the same Act.

Yours sincerely

Michael Carmody

Commissioner of Taxation

25 October 2004