Making it easier to comply

Consulting on certain tax law and administration issues

In August 2007, the then Treasurer announced there would be changes in the way the community is consulted when tax legislation is developed. The changes were in response to initial recommendations made by the Board of Taxation in its report, Improving Australia's tax consultation system. The report recommended a new system which would allow the community to raise minor policy and administrative issues relating to the care and maintenance of the tax and superannuation systems. A further report commissioned by the Assistant Treasurer, Chris Bowen MP, recommended that a pilot of a new Tax Issues Entry System go ahead - a report by the Tax Design Review Panel titled Better Tax Design and Implementation

In November 2008, the Tax Issues Entry System (TIES) was introduced. This Australian Government initiative is jointly managed by the ATO and the Department of the Treasury. It gives you the opportunity to raise issues relating to the care and maintenance of the tax and superannuation systems. This system represents a major way in which we will continue to make the tax system work better for everyone.

Sections within Improvements for everyone

• Online services
• Letters, notices and statements
• An integrated view of your tax position
• Differentiated service and treatment
• Consulting on certain tax law and administration issues