ATO 24.11.2005
Editor: Since 2002/03, the Tax Office has released a 'Compliance Program' each year, setting out its specific targets for the coming year. The 2005/06 Compliance Program follows the trend set in previous years, but there are some surprising elements. 
 
Unannounced visits 
 
 
The Tax Office will be visiting 11,000 businesses unannounced to check their identification and registration details.  
 
Targets for this special treatment are generally:  
 
• the property, building and construction industries;  
• restaurants, cafes and takeaway food outlets;  
• the motor vehicle wholesaling and retailing industry;  
• licensed hotels and registered clubs;  
• the adult industry;  
• bartering;  
• horse racing;  
• fishing; and  
• tourism.

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