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The ATO’s ‘because I said so’ rule – the conclusive evidence rule

If the ATO wants to collect a tax debt from you, it doesn’t have to prove you owe the debt, or even that the amount it is trying to collect from you is correct. This is because of the conclusive evidence rule.[…]

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The ATO sent a garnishee notice to my bank – now what?

If the ATO has issued a garnishee notice to your bank account, you need to act quickly. Is the notice is valid? Can the ATO withdraw it?[…]

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Departure Prohibition Orders – how the ATO can stop you from leaving Australia by issuing a DPO

The ATO can issue a Departure Prohibition Order (DPO) to stop you from leaving Australia. This is effective until you pay your tax or settle with the ATO.[…]

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How to ask the ATO for a remission of your general interest charge (or GIC)

The ATO can remit the general interest charge in certain situations. This article looks at those situations and provides guidance on how and when you can make a request.[…]

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Tax Debt: Garnishee Orders from ATO

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) may issue a Garnishee Order if you fail to meet your tax debt payment obligations. However, you must be left with […][…]

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ATO collecting debt over the phone – is it a scam?

Taxpayers have recently reported phone calls from callers pretending to be the ATO, asking for immediate payment. How do you know if the call is a scam?[…]

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