Commissioner of Taxation Annual Report 2005-06

4.4 Managing information technology

We rely on technology to achieve our corporate objectives and provide a robust platform for future improvements.

The key to providing taxpayers and their representatives with effective electronic access to the Tax Office is secure channels that protect information through appropriate infrastructure, portal and platform stability. This provides them with flexibility and confidence when dealing with us electronically.

Our information technology (IT) leads the way in building closer and stronger relationships with other government agencies that deal with taxpayers. We work in partnership with the Australian Government Information Management Office on whole-of-government enterprise architecture, and have conducted significant and successful tax return pre-population pilot programs with other government agencies that will make it easier for taxpayers to comply. This collaboration is designed to achieve consistency across government services, and is being used to model the preferred direction for future government practice.

Sections within 4.4 Managing information technology

• Our environment
• Looking to achieve balance
• Looking beyond the tax office