30/03/2025
In a major uplift to the system, ATO has adopted a harsher strategy to recover the overdue debts. So it is time to mop your overdue tax debts and keep them controlled.
As per media release
"Aussies will be hit with bigger penalties from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) if they fail to pay their tax debts on time. The interest applied on overdue tax debts will no longer be tax deductible from July 1, 2025, after laws passed parliament this week.
Legislation to remove tax deductibility for both the General Interest Charge (GIC) and Shortfall Interest Charge (SIC) was passed by the Senate on Thursday. The change is expected to boost tax revenue by $500 million in 2026 and 2027."