Budget update to shave $103b off deficit as ATO targets lost revenue and tax dodgers. I speak with ATO deputy commissioner Rebecca Saint.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is set to reveal a $103b budget improvement when the mid year economic & fiscal update is released on Thursday. 

The pre-Christmas optimism in the closely watched MYEFO is tipped to defy damaging lockdowns in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. 

Australian Taxation Office deputy commissioner Rebecca Saint says lost revenue from companies dodging tax will remain a major focus as budget repair gets underway.

Here's my analysis from my Monday Finance segment on RN Breakfast.