QLD Tax Evasion Report in Australian Companies - Assistance Needed

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araujo

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24 January 2024
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Recently, I uncovered an alarming situation involving two companies, "Company X" and "Company Y," that are employing questionable tactics to avoid tax payments in Australia. "Company X" sells products to "Company Y" without any profit margin, and the latter resells these products with a profit to other companies. The issue is that "Company Y" employs methods to ensure it doesn't show a profit at the end of the month, possibly to evade taxes.
As a freelancer (living outside Australia), I worked for these companies and suffered significant losses in commissions, which were based on the final profits of the company. Despite not having a signed contract, I can prove my work and provide details about the witnessed tax evasion practices. I would like to know if these practices are illegal in Australia and if there's anything I can do to recover the lost commissions.
I am seeking guidance and assistance to better understand the situation. If anyone has knowledge of Australian tax laws or suggestions on how to proceed, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you in advance for your attention.
 

Avemalle

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28 February 2025
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I see it's been a while since you've posted, but I just want to ask—has anyone here had experience submitting a tax evasion tip-off through the ATO anonymously? I wonder how detailed the info needs to be for them to actually act on it. Also curious if anyone ever heard back after lodging something.
 

Roche1n

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11 November 2024
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Tax evasion like that is definitely illegal in Australia, but proving it can be tricky without solid evidence. When I dealt with a messy payment issue once, I found using an online tax return australia helped me organize everything—bank links, receipts, deductions—made it way easier to get my rightful claims sorted without the usual headache.