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21 February 2018

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.
4 December 2017

Remission of the general interest charge – the tax consequences

The ATO imposes a general interest charge for late payments. You can ask for this to be remitted. If it is, you may have to pay tax on the remitted amount.
22 November 2017

Setting up your sole trader business for success

Being a sole trader can be hard, and it can be difficult to manage your cash flow. Find out how to make sure there's always enough money to pay your taxes.
18 May 2017

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?
16 February 2017

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.
2 February 2017

5 tips to keep your ATO payment arrangement on track [infographic]

Here are 5 top tips to help you keep your arrangement on track, so you don't have to fear that the ATO will make you bankrupt or wind up your company.
26 January 2017

3 tax mistakes that send sole traders bankrupt

Being a sole trader is hard. It's even more difficult when your tax gets out of control. Read about 3 tax mistakes sole traders make and how to avoid them.
11 November 2016

5 common ways that your ATO payment arrangement can default, and what to do to avoid it

If you're in a payment arrangement with the ATO, you need to take certain steps to make sure you don't default. This article will show you what to do.
27 September 2016

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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