News Article - 24 May 2012
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The Australian Crime Commission is investigating whether the actor Paul Hogan misrepresented his tax residency status between 2002 and 2005 in order to control costs and avoid paying tax, according to the Age.

Court documents state the commission has accused Hogan and his tax advisor, Tony Stewart of a "scheme or conspiracy" to produce "sham" travel movements.

The commission reportedly claims this was done in an attempt to allow Hogan to be paid a sum of money tax-free.

Ernst & Young has been identified as a key provider of tax and legal advice to Hogan and Mr Stewart.

The tax Office's Operation Wickenby has been targeting a number of wealthy Australians suspected of tax fraud and money laundering.

A statement from Ernst & Young said: "We are confident that all of the work undertaken by Ernst & Young would not be a matter for Project Wickenby."

Hogan is probably best known for his role as Mick Dundee in the film Crocodile Dundee.

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