Years of overdue tax returns? You're not alone. Book a free consultation and get a personalised plan to catch up - no cost, no obligation.
The ATO charges $313 per return for each 28-day period you're late. Lodging now stops penalties from accumulating further.
Many people who fall behind on lodging are actually owed tax refunds. Lodging lets you claim that money back.
If you don't lodge, the ATO estimates your tax (usually higher). Lodge your actual return to ensure accurate assessment.
Get a clean slate. Once lodged and penalties addressed, you're back in good standing for future compliance.
We prepare and lodge all your outstanding returns with the ATO on your behalf.
We communicate directly with the ATO so you don't have to. We handle enquiries, explanations, and follow-ups.
We apply to have your Failure to Lodge penalties remitted or reduced based on your circumstances.
We offer ongoing tax compliance plans to proactively manage your ongoing tax obligations to ensure you don't have to stress about tax again.
Walk away with a clear plan - guaranteed!
Our expert accountants in Sydney help Australian business owners catch up on years of overdue tax returns every day. Book a free consultation - we'll review your situation and give you a clear plan to get compliant.
Tax Position Review
We review your ATO portal to identify all overdue obligations, years outstanding, and potential penalties.
Preparation & Lodgement
We prepare your returns using your records and lodge them with the ATO. We handle all the paperwork.
Clean Slate
Penalties are addressed, payment plans arranged if needed, and you're set up so you never fall behind again.
There’s no limit. The ATO can chase outstanding returns going back decades, and the obligation to lodge doesn’t expire. The good news is that no matter how far behind you are, a Lawpath accountant can help you get back on track and work through your lodgements in the right order.
In most cases, no. The ATO’s focus is on getting you compliant, not prosecution. However, deliberately avoiding your obligations or providing false information can lead to serious criminal penalties. The best thing you can do is take action now. A Lawpath accountant can help you lodge outstanding returns and engage with the ATO on your behalf.
That’s more common than you’d think, and it doesn’t have to stop you. The ATO holds a lot of your income data, and a good accountant can reconstruct records using bank statements, ATO data, and other sources. Speak with a Lawpath accountant to work out what’s recoverable and get your returns lodged.
Yes. If you have an unpaid tax debt and don’t engage with the ATO, they can issue a garnishee order to collect directly from your wages, bank accounts, or money owed to you by third parties. The best way to avoid this is to get ahead of it. A Lawpath accountant can help you set up a payment plan before it reaches that point.
The ATO can charge a Failure to Lodge (FTL) penalty for each outstanding return, and the amount increases the longer you leave it. On top of that, any unpaid tax will attract a General Interest Charge (GIC) that compounds daily. A Lawpath accountant can help you lodge and may be able to apply for a remission of penalties and interest on your behalf.
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