The ATO is setting up a specialist unit to help bereaved families deal with deceased estate matters.
The tax office is setting up a dedicated unit to help people navigate the complex area of deceased estates.
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Responding to a review into death and taxes, the Australian Taxation Office acknowledged it could be a difficult time for relatives, executors and appointed agents, who may be grieving the loss of a loved one while finalising their estate.
The agency has agreed to a number of review recommendations, including allocating specialists within the ATO equipped to handle deceased estate issues.
Australian Associated Press
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