Information about lodging a compensation claim
I refer to our conversation earlier today in relation to the lodgement
of a compensation claim against the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
2. Please find attached an application for compensation form
which you may complete in order to lodge a compensation claim against the
ATO.
3. The information that the ATO will require in order to
assess your claim is the following:
(a) the basis of the claim, focussing in detail,
with particulars, on the losses that you consider you have suffered;
(b) the details of how you consider these losses have
been directly caused by the conduct of the Tax Office and or its officers;
and
(c) any documentary evidence of the losses claimed such
as, a copy of your Bank statement which notes the amount of the Dishonour
Fee.
4. I have attached a copy of an ATO brochure entitled,
"Claiming Compensation" for your information. Please also note that the
ATO has further information available on the website at www.ato.gov.au.
5. Please do not hesitate to call me if you would like
me to clarify or provide you with further information.
Yours sincerely,
Simon
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Simon Richards
Legal Adviser
Government Law & Practice
Australian Taxation Office
Ph: (02) 6216 1057
Fax: (02) 6216 1247
Email: Simon.Richards [at] ato.gov.au
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