Tax scams in Australia have got more sophisticated, and so has the misinformation around tax time. Fake ATO calls. WhatsApp messages promising big refunds. Unregistered tax agents charging for advice they can't legally give. And now AI tools confidently giving the wrong answer to Australian tax questions. In this episode of Money Matters, host Swati Sharma sits with registered tax agent Puneet Singh to walk through the scams to watch out for, how to verify a real tax agent, and whether you can actually trust AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude with your tax return.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- What do the most common tax scams in 2026 actually look like, and how do you spot them before they cost you money?
- How do you check if a tax agent is properly registered with the Tax Practitioners Board, and what are the red flags of a dodgy one?
- Can you trust AI tools with your Australian tax questions? Where do they get it wrong, and when should you absolutely speak to a real person?
- What do tax and superannuation investment scams look like, and what should you do if you've been caught in one?
Australia's financial system, explained in Hindi.
Money Matters is SBS Hindi's plain-language guide to the money decisions that shape our lives: tax, super, mortgages, sending money home, and more. In conversation with industry experts, we break down one topic at a time, honestly and without the jargon.
In this episode of Money Matters, we explore the tax scams and misinformation Australians are facing in 2026, including the new AI question, ahead of the end of financial year (EOFY).
Disclaimer: The information given in this podcast is of general nature and for educational purposes only. Contact a professional tax agent for advice tailored to your specific situation.
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