ATO Debt · independent guidance since 1988
Behind with the ATO? Act before the debt follows you home.
Independent guidance on tax debt, payment plans and director liability — we work for you, not the ATO.
- Not a liquidator
- Not a trustee
- Paid by you, no one else
Private and confidential.
36 yrs
hands-on experience
1,000+
cases navigated
$50M+
in assets protected
100%
confidential, always
When the ATO starts pushing, most people do the dangerous thing first. They borrow against the house, wait for the next letter, or hope it quietly goes away. The debt doesn’t shrink. It moves — often onto you personally. We help you read what’s actually happening and take the next lawful step before the damage compounds.
What ATO pressure usually looks like
- Overdue BAS or IAS lodgements
- Unpaid PAYG withholding, GST or super
- A payment plan that has defaulted
- A garnishee notice to your bank or debtors
- A Director Penalty Notice landing personally
- A statutory demand against the company
Your options, in plain terms
There is almost always more than one path. Which one fits depends on the numbers, the timing and whether the business is viable. We coordinate the right one — we don’t sell you a single product.
- A payment arrangement that the ATO will actually accept
- Remission of interest and penalties where grounds exist
- A compromise or release of debt in limited circumstances
- Restructuring the debt so the business can keep trading
- A formal pathway if trading on isn’t realistic
Why talk to us first
We don’t earn a cent from liquidating you. We’re not the ATO, a liquidator or a trustee. That means we can sit on your side of the table, map the risk, and tell you straight what your options are — before anyone’s appointed and the choices narrow.
What we’ll do
- 1 Understand your position — what’s owed, to whom, and how urgent.
- 2 Map the risk and the likely findings before anyone else looks.
- 3 Set out the lawful options in plain English.
- 4 Coordinate the right practitioner or pathway for your situation.
- 5 Help you draw the line, deal with it properly and move on.
Plain-English FAQ
Can the ATO take my house?
Not directly for a company debt — but unpaid PAYG, GST and super can become your personal liability through a Director Penalty Notice, and that can put personal assets at risk. Timing is everything, which is why early guidance matters.
Will a payment plan stop enforcement?
Often, if it’s realistic and kept to. A plan you can’t sustain can make things worse. We help you put up something the ATO will accept and you can actually meet.
Is it too late if I’ve already had a DPN?
Not necessarily. What you can do depends on the type of notice and how many days are left. See our Director Penalty Notices page.
Do you give tax advice?
No. We provide independent guidance and coordination, and we work alongside your accountant — we don’t replace them.
Talk it through — no cost, no pressure.
Pick a time that suits you, by phone or video. We’ll talk through your situation and your options, privately. Since 1988.
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