What this notice is about
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) published a gazette notice on 24 August 2026 concerning a data-matching program focused on real property transactions. The notice appears on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026G00545.
What a real property data-matching program involves
Under this type of program, the ATO collects data from third parties and matches it against tax returns to identify cases where property sales or related income may not have been correctly reported. The gazette notice is the formal publication of that program.
What the source does not confirm
The full text of the notice is not available in the source provided. The source does not specify:
- which data sources are being matched
- what time periods are covered
- how many taxpayers are affected
- what actions are required of businesses or individuals
Key actions
- Read the full gazette notice at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026G00545 to see which data sources are being matched, what records are covered, and whether your business or property transactions could be captured.
- If real property has been sold or purchased recently, confirm with an accountant or tax agent that all transactions have been correctly reported in tax returns, given the ATO is actively matching property data.
- Set up an alert for this notice on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026G00545 to receive updates if the notice or related documents are amended.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.