This included items such packaged salads, brioche buns, and smoothie packs and dried fruits.
"The ATO routinely prepares a range of internal working briefs to consider administrative options, many of which do not progress to Treasury or to government," the ATO spokesperson said. In this case, an internal working brief was initiated within the ATO to consider options for an alternative way to identify foods that are exempt from GST.It is not the first time, GST-free salads have come under the spotlight.
A Senate estimates hearing in early 2017 revealed the tax office was working with industry to review GST guidelines to ensure they adequately reflect the rapidly changing nature of salads or similar products. However, just two months later the review was abandoned as it was determined it wasn't going to sufficiently help the industry.
ATO should Fck off they take enough taxes already without wages growing and now want to push for even more higher cost in everyday living
Hear that Lemings Oh it’s Murdoch news so it must be bullshit right?