Google Got Confidential Tip Off From PwC in Australia Tax Breach

Alphabet Inc.’s Google has emerged as one of the firms that PwC Australia targeted when it used confidential tax policy information to tip off customers.

PwC, which was advising the Australian government on incoming tax rules for multi-national companies, told Google about the start date of the legislation.

PwC Australia has overhauled its leadership and sold off its government services unit for just A$1 (67 cents) after revelations that it used confidential information from the government to pitch business. The firm is being investigated by lawmakers and Australian federal police for the breaches.

“While it is disappointing to ...