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Australian Taxation Office

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ATO is a Government Body that generates the majority of its income from the State Government Administration industry. In 2024 the company generated total revenue of $4,232,069,000 including sales and other revenue. In 2024 ATO had 21,663 employees including employees from all subsidiaries under the company's control. The Chief Executive of ATO is Mr Rob Heferen whose official title is Commissioner of Taxation. The Chairman of ATO is Dr Andrew Leigh whose official title is Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities & Treasury, As. The Australian Taxation Office is part of the Treasurer's portfolio and is the Government's principal revenue collection agency. The Australian Taxation Office's responsibilities include: Collecting revenue. Administering the goods and services tax (GST) on behalf of the Australian states and territories. Administering a range of programs that provide transfers and benefits back to the community. Administering the major aspects of Australia’s superannuation system. Custodian of the Australian Business Register (ABR).The Commissioner of Taxation is the head of the ATO and is responsible for its administration, and is also the accountable authority for the Tax Practitioners Board and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.

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What's included in this industry analysis

IBISWorld's research coverage on the Australian Taxation Office includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of March 2026.

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Company Details

What’s this enterprise profile about?

Australian Taxation Office, trading as ATO, operates under the ABN 51 824 753 556 and was incorporated on 01 January 1973.

Key Personnel

What’s included in the Key Personnel chapter?

The Key Personnel chapter outlines the principal leadership positions within Australian Taxation Office, including the Chairman, Board members, Chief Executive Officer, and other key management personnel. It provides an overview of the company’s governance and executive structure, along with a breakdown of gender diversity across leadership roles, offering insight into the composition of the organisation’s senior team.

Financials

What’s included in the Financials chapter?

The Financials chapter presents Australian Taxation Office’s historical financial performance, including detailed profit and loss statements outlining sales revenue, cost of sales, and profitability. It also incorporates balance sheet data, providing a breakdown of assets and liabilities, as well as additional financial metrics such as the number of shares on issue. Together, these disclosures offer a comprehensive view of the company’s financial position and performance over time.

Growth & Ratios

What’s included in the Growth & Rations chapter?

The Growth & Ratios chapter provides historical data on key financial performance indicators, enabling an assessment of the company’s operational efficiency, profitability, and financial structure over time. Metrics covered include return on equity, return on assets, profit margins, revenue per employee, as well as gearing and leverage ratios, offering a comprehensive view of performance trends and capital management.

Operating Segments

What’s included in the Operating Segments chapter?

The Operating Segments chapter provides an overview of the revenue composition and asset allocation across the various industries in which Australian Taxation Office operates. It offers insights into how the company’s financial performance is distributed among its core business segments, highlighting the relative contribution of each industry to total revenue.

Competitor Benchmarking

What’s included in the Competitor Benchmarking chapter?

The Competitor Benchmarking chapter includes a comparative assessment of Australian Taxation Office’s key financial, growth, and valuation ratios against industry averages to evaluate its competitive position. It analyses valuation metrics such as price-to-earnings, price-to-book, enterprise value to EBITDA, and enterprise value to sales, alongside core financial indicators including liquidity ratios and profitability measures.

Shareholders

What’s included in the Shareholders chapter?

The Shareholders chapter provides a breakdown of the ownership structure of Australian Taxation Office, identifying key shareholders and outlining their respective ownership interests. This section offers insight into the concentration of shareholdings, the presence of institutional or strategic investors, and the overall distribution of equity within the company.

Subsidiaries

What’s included in the Subsidiaries chapter?

The Subsidiaries chapter provides an overview of the companies and business entities that are wholly or partially owned by Australian Taxation Office. It outlines the ownership structure of each subsidiary, offering insight into the broader corporate group and how these entities contribute to the company’s overall activities and performance.

History

What’s included in the History chapter?

The History chapter presents a overview of Australian Taxation Office’s development, highlighting key milestones and significant corporate events since its incorporation. It includes the company’s incorporation date and outlines major strategic, operational, and structural developments, providing context for its evolution and current market position.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Australian Taxation Office?

The Australian Taxation Office is part of the Treasurer's portfolio and is the Government's principal revenue collection agency. The Australian Taxation Office's responsibilities include: Collecting revenue. Administering the goods and services tax (GST) on behalf of the Australian states and territories. Administering a range of programs that provide transfers and benefits back to the community. Administering the major aspects of Australia’s superannuation system. Custodian of the Australian Business Register (ABR).The Commissioner of Taxation is the head of the ATO and is responsible for its administration, and is also the accountable authority for the Tax Practitioners Board and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.

Where is Australian Taxation Office located?

Murray Cod Australia Limited company is based at 26 Narellan Street, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

Who is the CEO of Australian Taxation Office?

The Treasurer of Australian Taxation Office is Daniel Mulino and the Treasurer is Jim Chalmers.

What was Australian Taxation Office’s revenue in 2025?

In 2025, Australian Taxation Office generated total revenue of approximately $4.2 billion.

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