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Reconstructing your tax records

If your records have been damaged, destroyed or lost, there are several ways the ATO can help you reconstruct them.

ATO online services

The quickest and easiest way to access and print copies of your tax documents is by using our ATO online services.

Support in difficult times

Whether you’re affected by a natural disaster, mental health issues, family and domestic violence, financial hardship, serious illness, or family tragedy, the ATO can help.

Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC)

Advise ASIC if you don’t need your business name anymore. Their website provides information to consider and step-by-step instructions.

ATO: Help with paying

If you’re unable to pay on time, the ATO can offer support measures to help you stay on track.

ATO: National Tax Clinic program

The National Tax Clinic program is a government-funded initiative to help people who may not be able to afford professional advice and representation with their tax affairs. This program is available to eligible individuals, small businesses, not-for-profit organisations and charities.

ATO: Natural disaster support

If you've been affected by an event or natural disaster such as a bushfire, cyclone, drought, flood, or storm, the ATO can support you.

ATO: Small Business Education

The ATO offers free webinars and workshops for small business on a variety of tax topics in a number of locations around Australia.

ATO: Small Business Newsroom

Get the latest tax news delivered straight to your email inbox.

ATO: Social Media - Join the discussion online

Join the ATO on social media and ATO community to ask questions about tax and super and get the latest tips and updates.

ATO: Supporting your small business

The ATO offers a range of tools and services to make it easier for you to get your tax and superannuation right. The ATO wants to help you manage and grow your business and get back on track if you need to. You can also speak with a registered tax or BAS agent for help.

ATO: Tax InVoice Podcasts

The ATO Tax inVoice podcast is an easy way to keep updated about the latest tax and super information and how you can meet your obligations.

Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC): Small business

The ACCC small business webpages provide key information, education and resources for small business. Understand your rights and responsibilities under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the Australian Consumer Law.

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO)

The mission of the ASBFEO is to contribute to Australia being the best place to start, grow and transform a business. The ASBFEO understands the challenges facing small and family businesses and provides information to avoid costly formal legal avenues, access to dispute resolution services, advice, and research to improve policies, and services such as mental health support should the need arise.

Business Enterprise Centres Australia

The philosophy of the BEC network is to provide information, advice and assistance to business intenders and existing business owners so that they’re well placed to develop their businesses as successful and profitable entities.

business.gov.au

Business.gov.au provides support for Australian businesses. It provides information, grants, services and support from across government to help your business succeed.

Business Registration Services

Visit Business Registration Services on business.gov.au to check which registrations you may need for your small business.

Exercise in a Box

Exercise in a Box is an online service provided by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC). It will help you understand how resilient your business is to a cyber attack and evaluate your readiness to respond to critical cyber incidents. It's designed to complement your cyber security protective measures. Access to Exercise in a box and the resources it provides is completely free.

Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman will help you understand workplace rights and obligations. It provides information on many topics including hiring and paying employees, keeping the right records and managing employees. The Fair Work Ombudsman website also provides resources like the Pay and Conditions Tool and interactive templates.

Moneysmart

Get financial advice through the Moneysmart website, to help you take care of yourself financially.

myfuture

myfuture provides resources to explore career pathways and tools to develop self-knowledge to help with career decision-making.

NewAccess for Small Business Owners

NewAccess for Small Business Owners is a free and confidential mental health coaching program, developed by Beyond Blue to give small business owners, including sole traders the support they need.

National Debt Helpline: small business debt

If you or someone you know is struggling with their business finances, the National Debt Helpline has specialist small business financial counsellors to help.

Services Australia

Services Australia offers employment and financial assistance.

TPB Register

The TPB Register contains registration details of registered, suspended and deregistered tax and BAS agents. Use the register to check if your tax practitioner is registered, or locate someone near you.

Workforce Australia

Workforce Australia is a place Australians can search and apply for jobs or find more information on their pathway to employment.

Last modified: 20 Aug 2024
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  1. How the ATO can help you reconstruct tax records
  2. The quickest way to access copies of tax documents
  3. Reconstructing other business records
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