Inspector-General of Taxation Karen Payne wants more transparency on ATO investigations, says ATO whistleblower rules "a little muddled" about protections

Inspector-General of Taxation Karen Payne wants to see more transparency from the Australian Taxation Office on investigations and complaints handling. 

The tax watchdog says whistleblower protections for ATO staff are "a little muddled" as former ATO staffer Richard Boyle faces a potential 161 prison sentence. 

Ms Payne maintains she has a good relationship with Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan amid speculation that he wanted to scrap the Inspector-General position.

Karen Payne speaks with ABC's Peter Ryan