ATO debt levels ‘much higher’ than pre-pandemic

Businesses are burdened by higher tax debts than pre-pandemic and many were too optimistic about Australia’s economic recovery, says an ATO debt negotiation specialist.

by | Aug 10, 2022

She said many SMEs owing money to the ATO were carrying six-figure debts – with some above $1 million – and many were surprised by director penalty notices because they were already making payments.
Olga Koskie of Melbourne-based Tax Assure said the mood had changed markedly since COVID and the only way to avoid ATO attention was to be on a payment plan.
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