Tax assistance for businesses 


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Thursday 10 September 2009

If you are a small business, you may be eligible for new assistance to help you manage your tax payment obligations. Eligible small businesses with an annual turnover of less than $2 million can apply for:

  • 12-month general interest charge free payment arrangements for activity statement debts
  • deferred activity statement payment due dates with for deferrals of up to
    • two months for quarterly and annual payers
    • one month for monthly payers.

For debts of $25 000 or less, you can use the online calculator  to work out a payment arrangement. You can then use the Tax Office's automated self help service to apply for a payment arrangement by calling 13 72 26. The service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Businesses with a tax debt or experiencing payment difficulties should visit the Tax Office  website or phone 13 11 42 from 8.00am – 6.00pm Monday to Friday.

The Tax Office also offers other forms of free assistance to help businesses. Business support services give you access to experienced tax officers who can answer your questions and help you get on top of your tax issues. For more information, find out about on-site visits  and local seminars and a range of workshops .