Whistleblower alleges ex-ATO boss avoided paying tax while at KPMG
Former tax commissioner Chris Jordan is accused of receiving more than $1 million in "secret commissions" during his time at KPMG in the 1990s, according to documents seen by the ABC.
Former KPMG partner Chris Jordan allegedly evaded paying taxes during his tenure at the firm in the late 1990s, according to documents obtained by ABC News. Jordan, who later became the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) commissioner, promoted tax schemes to clients and received $1.2 million in illicit commissions, the documents reveal.
The allegations also claim that Jordan hid his ill-gotten gains in a secret offshore bank account in the Isle of Man to avoid paying Australian taxes. The whistleblower, who referred to themselves as a "concerned taxpayer," sent a letter to KPMG in 2021 alleging Jordan's tax evasion and inappropriate behavior. The whistleblower's claims persist, as they were reiterated in a 2023 letter, which also alleges that Jordan and fellow KPMG partner Wayne Jones received secret commissions amounting to $2.4 million, which belonged to KPMG. Jordan has denied the allegations, and it is unknown if he responded to requests for comment.
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