The ATO remains committed to providing an Apple Mac compatible version of e-tax with the aim of it being available for Tax Time 2013.
The ATO has regularly tested whether developments in technology are available to make e-tax compatible with other operating systems. In late 2011 a new version of the software in which e-tax is developed was released.
This version allows for applications such as e-tax to be deployed on both Windows and Mac operating systems without the need to completely redevelop the product. Since late 2011 the ATO has been working with its partners in the industry to assess the viability of applying this technology to e-tax.
However, complexities in applying this recent technology, including security and usability issues mean that we are unable to make e-tax compatible with Apple Mac systems for tax time 2012.
The ATO continues to work through these issues with a view to delivery of a version suitable for Mac users in 2013.
The ATO recognises the importance of making e-tax available to as many people as possible. As part of the ongoing review of our products the ATO will also continue to investigate the possibility of redeveloping e-tax as a web-based product. This would allow compatibility with the majority of operating systems being used by taxpayers, including mobile devices.
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23 July 2012作者: tristone 时间: 16-1-2013 10:08
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