How the ATO and big business work together

How does the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) ensure tax fairness when dealing with large corporations. In this episode, the Deputy Commissioner, Public Groups, at the ATO explains how the tax office works to promote transparency, accountability and compliance in the large market sector. This discussion sheds light on how the ATO's strategic approach supports both corporate confidence and public trust. Some of the key areas covered include:  Current state of the large business market  The Tax Avoidance Taskforce  Key trends in compliance  Overall relationship between large businesses and the tax system  Dispute resolution  The introduction of public country-by-country reporting  The future of the relationship between big business and the ATO  Listen now for expert-led insights from the ATO's expert in this field.   Host: Jenny Wong, Tax Lead, CPA Australia  Guest: Rebecca Saint, Deputy Commissioner, Public Groups, ATO. Rebecca plays a leading role in the Tax Avoidance Taskforce, where she handles large market strategy and compliance and assurance programs for public and multinational groups. For more, you can read Rebecca's speech at the CPA Tax Forum 2025.    And this ATO Findings Report on public and multinational business disputes and outcomes will provide further context to this episode. Keen to listen to more episodes? With Interest and other CPA Australia podcasts are uploaded regularly to YouTube. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at [email protected]