Are You on the ATO's Radar? | The Biggest Audit Triggers in 2026

The ATO's audit hit list is out for 2026, and they've got more data on you than ever. Your bank, your crypto platform, your rental agent, your Instagram, they're matching it all against your return. This episode covers the real triggers that put you on their radar, and why using the ATO as a cheap line of credit just became one of the most expensive mistakes a business owner can make. On this episode, we discuss: (00:00) Intro (01:23) What Triggers an ATO Audit in 2026 (02:17) Lifestyle vs Income, the ATO's #1 Audit Flag (02:40) The Client Who Used Cash and Gift Cards to Stay Off the Radar (05:10) Property, Cars and Social Media in ATO Investigations (06:51) Crypto, Banks and Airbnb, the Data the ATO Already Has (07:44) Rental Properties, the ATO's #2 Audit Area (10:40) Crypto, the ATO's #3 Audit Area (14:43) A Simple System to Stay Organised for Tax (16:51) Incorrect Deductions and the "Everyone Claims It" Myth (19:36) How the ATO Benchmarks You Against Your Occupation Code (22:22) GIC No Longer Tax Deductible, Amnesty Until December 2026 (25:12) Using the ATO as a Line of Credit Is Over (28:44) Payday Super Starts 1 July 2026 Check out the free resources from Inovayt here. Send us an email: [email protected] The Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt. Hosts:Nick ReillyJason Robinson This podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Check out our new website thenumbersgamepodcast.com.au. Browse the full show catalogue, jump straight to specific moments on the topics you love, or leave us a voice note. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.