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Business Tax Tip – Do I pay the tax due or spend the amount on growing my business?

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Published on Thursday, 12 September 2019 10:10

Business in reality, can be hard – and then the tax bill comes and we consider do I pay the tax due or spend the amount on growing my business, such as advertise? What if you consider not paying tax to the ATO (Australian Tax Office), and how do I get help with paying tax owed?

The ATO explains –

If you don’t pay –

If you don't pay the amounts you owe us on time:

• you will be charged interest on your unpaid amounts
• we'll contact you soon after the due date either by:    
• SMS
• messages in myGov
• letters
• phone
• we'll use any future refunds or credits to repay the amounts you owe
• we may refer selected debts to external collection agencies for collection on our behalf
• we may take stronger action if you are unwilling to work with us to address your debt or repeatedly default on agreed payment plans.

Make sure you lodge your activity statements and tax returns on time, even if you can't pay by the due date. You'll avoid a penalty for failing to lodge on time and we'll know you're aware of your obligations.

Find out about:

• General interest charge
• Using refunds or credits to pay debt
• External debt collection agencies
• Stronger action

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Help with paying tax owed –

If you can't pay on time, we can help you.

You still need to lodge your activity statements and tax returns on time, even if you can't pay by the due date. You'll avoid a penalty for failing to lodge on time and show us that you're aware of your obligations and doing your best to meet them.

Find out about:

• Payment plan
• Secured payment plan
• Disasters and hardship
• Help for businesses
• Help for registered agents

Payment plan

If you can't pay by the due date, you may be able to set up a payment plan to pay in instalments. You need to consider what you can pay to ensure you can meet each ongoing payment amount, and future obligations.

If you're trying to do the right thing, we're committed to understanding your situation and helping you where possible.

In some instances we may need to know more about your financial situation and your circumstances so we can work with you to set up a manageable payment plan that suits both of us. Businesses may need to show that their business is viable.

Even if you've made a payment plan to pay late or by instalments, interest will accrue on the unpaid debt.

Note: If you default on a payment plan, before agreeing to a new plan we may ask for a higher upfront payment or ask that payments are made by direct debit, or both.

See also:

• If you want to discuss your options with us, Phone us on 13 11 42 during operating hours
• ASIC's MoneySmart website has helpful resources on
• managing debts
• trouble with debt 

Need help? Not sure? Call for FREE 30min advice / strategy session today!

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