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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.