Jets respond to tax claims

Newcastle Jets parent company Hunter Sports Group says it is "business as usual" for both clubs, despite reports the ATO is taking action against HSG.

Newcastle Jets parent company Hunter Sports Group says it is "business as usual" for both clubs, despite reports the ATO is taking action against HSG.

HSG owner Nathan Tinkler's finances have come under increasing scrutiny and in Federal Court documents filed on Wednesday, the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation applied for the wind-up of Hunter Sports Group (owing $184,258), Newcastle Jets Pty Ltd (owing $1.063 million) and Newcastle Knights Pty Ltd (owing $1.424 million).

The applications have been set down for hearing on 20 February next year.

"We are surprised by the move by the ATO, as we have not received notification,” HSG said in a statement.

“We advise that any outstanding sum will be paid as soon as possible - well before the reported hearing date on the matter next February.”

FFA responded to the news on Thursday afternoon, saying, "Football Federation Australia (FFA) has received advice from the Newcastle Jets in relation to the documents filed in the Federal Court in Sydney today by the Deputy Commmissioner of Taxation.

FFA has been given assurances by Hunter Sports Group, owner and operator of Newcastle Jets, that the club-s operations will not be affected."