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Wednesday, 16 August 2006
Page: 196


Mr Fitzgibbon asked the Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, in writing, on 9 May 2006:

(1)   What is the current outstanding tax liability for the small business sector.

(2)   Has the small business sector’s outstanding tax liability risen since 2000; if so, by what sum and order of magnitude and why.


Mr Dutton (Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer) —The answer to the honourable member’s question is as follows:

(1)   $8.11 billion as at 30 June 2006.

(2)   Yes. Between 31 July 2003 and 30 June 2006 small business tax debt rose by $2.77 billion. The ATO is not able to provide a figure for the small business sector prior to 31 July 2003. The ATO did not report according to the same market segment prior to this period.