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Tax time 2025: How to stay safe from scams
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As tax time approaches, so does a spike in scam activity – posing a real threat to both individuals and small businesses.
In this episode, we’ll explore the latest scam trends and what accountants, tax agents and business owners need to know to protect themselves and their clients.
By listening, you’ll gain:
Awareness of current scam tactics targeting taxpayers in 2025
Insights into ATO impersonation scams, including red flags and pressure tactics used by scammers
Comparisons to previous years, with key differences in scam behaviour for 2025
Guidance for tax agents on how to support and educate clients
Best practices for verifying ATO communication
An introduction to myID and its role in strengthening identity protection
Clear steps to take if a scam is suspected, along with a key message to remember this tax season.
This episode is a must-listen for finance professionals and small business advisers looking to stay one step ahead of scam threats during tax time 2025.
Tune in today.
Host: Jenny Wong, Tax Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia
Guest: Joda Walter, Assistant Commissioner, Cyber Governance, Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
For information related to this episode, head to the ATO website which has guidance and information on the following:
Additionally, you can listen to other episodes in this Tax Time 2025 series.
And you can find CPA Australia’s tax resources on the website.
CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:
Search for them in your podcast platform.
Email the podcast team at [email protected]
137 episodes
Manage episode 490449775 series 1234827
As tax time approaches, so does a spike in scam activity – posing a real threat to both individuals and small businesses.
In this episode, we’ll explore the latest scam trends and what accountants, tax agents and business owners need to know to protect themselves and their clients.
By listening, you’ll gain:
Awareness of current scam tactics targeting taxpayers in 2025
Insights into ATO impersonation scams, including red flags and pressure tactics used by scammers
Comparisons to previous years, with key differences in scam behaviour for 2025
Guidance for tax agents on how to support and educate clients
Best practices for verifying ATO communication
An introduction to myID and its role in strengthening identity protection
Clear steps to take if a scam is suspected, along with a key message to remember this tax season.
This episode is a must-listen for finance professionals and small business advisers looking to stay one step ahead of scam threats during tax time 2025.
Tune in today.
Host: Jenny Wong, Tax Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia
Guest: Joda Walter, Assistant Commissioner, Cyber Governance, Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
For information related to this episode, head to the ATO website which has guidance and information on the following:
Additionally, you can listen to other episodes in this Tax Time 2025 series.
And you can find CPA Australia’s tax resources on the website.
CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:
Search for them in your podcast platform.
Email the podcast team at [email protected]
137 episodes
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