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Tax Deductibility of Interest: ATO Debt vs. Business Loans

From 1 July 2025, the general interest charge (GIC) and shortfall interest charge (SIC) the ATO…

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Loans to Clear an ATO Garnishee Notice

Key Takeaways An ATO garnishee notice allows the ATO to recover tax debt directly from your bank…

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How to Refinance Out of a Second Mortgage Business Loan

Key Takeaways Refinancing is the most common way to exit a second mortgage because it replaces…

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What is the Superannuation Guarantee Charge and How Does It Become a Debt?

Key Takeaways The Superannuation Guarantee Charge, or SGC, applies when super is unpaid, underpaid,…

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Asset Based Lending vs Unsecured Business Loans: Which Should You Choose?

Key Takeaways Asset based lending uses business or personal assets as security, while unsecured…

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What Is an Equipment Line of Credit and How Does It Work?

Key Takeaways An equipment line of credit gives your business access to a pre approved funding…

A mortgage broker talks to a trucking business owner about tax debt loan options to replace a cancelled payment plan 16 min read

What Happens When Your ATO Payment Plan Gets Cancelled?

Key Takeaways An ATO payment plan can be cancelled after missed payments, unpaid lodgements, or new…

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What Is the Difference Between GIC and SIC?

Key Takeaways GIC applies to unpaid tax debts, while SIC applies to tax shortfalls before an…

Business owner seated at a desk working on a laptop, lodging BAS online through the ATO website 14 min read

Can’t Afford to Pay Your BAS? Why You Should Still Lodge On Time

Key Takeaways The ATO advises you should lodge your BAS by the due date even if you cannot pay the…

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What Happens if You Can’t Repay Your Business Line of Credit?

Key Takeaways Missing repayments on a business line of credit does not result in immediate legal…

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What Happens When Your Business Grows Faster Than Your Cash Flow?

Key Takeaways Winning more customers does not always automatically improve your cash position.…

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How to Choose the Right Business Line of Credit Provider

Key Takeaways The line of credit with the lowest rate is not always the best option. You need to…

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How Do 30, 60, and 90 Day Payment Terms Affect Your Cash Flow?

Key Takeaways Payment terms directly influence how much working capital your business has available…

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Using Property Equity to Fund Business Growth in Australia

Key Takeaways Property is one of the strongest forms of security available, allowing businesses to…

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How to Manage Seasonal Cash Flow in Your Business

Key Takeaways Seasonal businesses often generate enough annual revenue to be profitable, but uneven…

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Can You Get an Asset Based Loan with Bad Credit?

Key Takeaways Bad credit does not automatically prevent you from qualifying for an asset based…

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Finance Lease vs Hire Purchase: What’s the Difference?

Key Takeaways A finance lease allows you to use equipment while the lender retains ownership…

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Documents You’ll Need for Equipment Finance in Australia

Key Takeaways The documents needed for equipment finance depend largely on the loan amount and the…

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No Doc Equipment Finance: How to Get Equipment Funding Without Financials

Key Takeaways No doc equipment finance allows eligible businesses to purchase equipment without…

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How Debt Consolidation Can Help with Tax Debt

Key Takeaways Debt consolidation tax debt solutions allow business owners to combine ATO debt and…

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What Is an Operating Lease and When Does It Make Sense?

Key Takeaways An operating lease allows your business to use equipment for a fixed period without…

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How Does a Balloon Payment Work on Equipment Finance?

Key Takeaways A balloon payment is a lump sum that remains payable at the end of an equipment…

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What Is a Garnishee Notice from the ATO and What Can You Do?

Key Takeaways An ATO garnishee notice allows the Australian Taxation Office to recover unpaid tax…

A man reads documents, reading details of tax debts to the ATO 12 min read

Can the ATO Write Off or Remit Your Tax Debt?

Key Takeaways Release from tax debts can be available to individuals in serious and provable…

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