Don’t ghost the ATO – lodge your tax return before Halloween

“There’s nothing ghoulish about the tax man — but failing to lodge your tax return on time could ultimately mean a scary penalty,” CPA Australia tax lead Jenny Wong said.

“Rushing to lodge can also result in more tricks than treats, as scammers will target people with last-minute calls to action, or promises of substantial refunds.

“Be very wary of anyone offering unsolicited, last-minute help to file your tax returns, especially if the offer or promise of returns sounds too good to be true.”