ATO hot topics presentation

Joanne Casburn FTI

Joanne Casburn, FTI, is a Specialist Advisory at Mage Advisory, specialising in tax dispute resolution and litigation, including recent disputes involving trust issues such as section 100A, section 99B and Part IVA. She has over 30 years of experience, with 10 years as a former ATO Assistant Commissioner. In the ATO, Joanne who was responsible for the leadership of the private wealth audit teams in Queensland including Part IVA matters that have recently been decided in the Federal Court. Joanne was recognised in 2020 as a finalist in The Tax Institute’s SME Tax Adviser of the year awards. She is also a State Councillor for the Queensland Branch of The Tax Institute. - Current at 24 June 2024

Thomas Rengers

Tom joined the ATO in 1998. He has worked in the Tax Counsel Network and also in various technical roles in a number of compliance and assurance areas in the ATO. He is currently a case leader in the Private Groups and High Wealth Individuals business line. Tom worked in publishing before joining the ATO as a tax writer contributing to the Australian Tax Practice Commentary and Weekly Tax Bulletin published by Thomson Reuters. He has qualifications in accounting and law and started his tax career with a global accounting firm. Tom assists advice and engagement teams in a number of Queensland sites, providing technical expertise and leadership, and also nationally for specific projects and risk areas. He has national technical responsibilities for tax concessions, with a current focus on the R&D Tax Incentive. - Current at 13 August 2018