ATO issues $1,650 fine to 97-year-old woman who had not ‘prioritised tax obligations’ after husband’s death

The Australian Taxation Office fined a 97-year-old Brisbane woman $1,650 for not prioritizing her tax obligations after her husband's death. The decision was overturned after her accountant posted about the incident on LinkedIn. The tax ombudsman criticized the ATO, saying they won't learn from mistakes unless people highlight them.