Australia's 'e-tax' Windows Only

Kinky Bass Junk writes "As the need to submit tax returns is looming, notification emails are sent out to users of the tax office's services. This year, the Australia Tax Office (ATO) is using a web-based tax return system, as well as the traditional paper based systems. The e-tax website has all the details, and the requirements of the software stand out: 'e-tax is not compatible with Linux or Apple Macintosh computers. However, if you have suitable Windows Emulator software installed, you may be able to use e-tax.' Here is a protest email I have set up for those who disagree with this."

Comments

This is not a new thing.

[bobinabottle]

e-tax has been windows only for years. I use a mac and have Virtual PC installed so it works fine. In fact, I think it's the only thing I use Virtual PC for.

Re:Thank you foreign governments....

[mabinogi]

actually, it's Win32 application, that then submits the tax return over the internet.
It is _not_ a web interface....

And of course, it's also not the only way to submit taxes, you can still do it the pen and paper way, or see a tax consultant