Australian Taxation Office

Section 1: Agency overview and resources; variations and measures

Overview

There has been no change to the overview included in the Portfolio Budget Statements 2006-07 (page 215).

Table 1.1: Agency outcome and output group

Additional estimates and variations to outcomes

The following variations contributed to a net increase in agency outputs for the Australian Taxation Office (Tax Office) in 2006‑07.

Table 1.2: Additional estimates and variations to outcomes — measures

1 Related Regulation Reform Agenda measures can be found in the Prime Minister and Cabinet; Industry, Tourism and Resources and Human Services Portfolios.

2 This is a cross portfolio measure with the Departments of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs; Employment and Workplace Relations; Veteran's Affairs; and Health and Ageing.

Table 1.3: Additional estimates and variations to outcomes — other variations

Measures — Agency summary

Table 1.4: Summary of measures since the 2006-07 Budget

1 Related Regulation Reform Agenda measures can be found in the Prime Minister and Cabinet; Industry, Tourism and Resources and Human Services Portfolios.

2 This is a cross portfolio measure with the Departments of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs; Employment and Workplace Relations; Veteran's Affairs; and Health and Ageing.

Breakdown of additional estimates by appropriation bill

Table 1.5: Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2006-07

Table 1.6: Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2006-07

Table 1.7: Average Staffing Level (ASL)

Summary of agency savings

Table 1.8: Summary of agency savings

The Tax Office does not have any agency savings.

Other resources available to be used

Table 1.9: Other resources available to be used

Estimates of expenses from special appropriations

Table 1.10: Estimates of expenses from special appropriations

1 Refunds under section 16 of the Tax Administration Act 1953 are primarily taxation refunds from revenue but may include amounts for the First Child tax offset, the Private Health Insurance Benefit, Fuel Tax Credits and interest on overpayments. In 2006-07 refunds include amounts previously reported under the Energy Grants (Credits) Scheme and Fuel Sales Grants Scheme.

2 This represents the portion of the Family Tax Benefit administered by the Tax Office only.

3 The total amount showing for special appropriations differs to the amount shown in Figure 2 as it includes appropriations for taxation refunds from revenue. In Figure 2, taxation refunds are netted off against taxation revenue.

Estimates of special account flows

Table 1.11: Estimates of special account flows

1 This special account is departmental in nature and is governed by the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997.

2 These special accounts are administered in nature and are governed by the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997.

3 This special account is administered in nature and is governed by the Small Superannuation Accounts Act 1995.