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Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC)

Information about small business restructuring is available on the ASIC website.

ATO app

Use the ATO app to access a range of features and tools to help you keep on top of your tax and super.

This includes the free myDeductions tool which helps individuals and sole traders keep their deduction and income records in one place.

Dispute interest or penalties

Find information on asking the ATO to remit (reduce) interest charges or remit or cancel penalties on unpaid tax debts.

Online services

ATO online services provides a secure, 24/7 digital platform for individuals, sole traders, and businesses to manage tax and superannuation affairs.

Payment plan estimator

You can use the payment plan estimator to help you work out how quickly you can pay a tax debt and how much interest you will be charged. 

Financial difficulties, disasters and vulnerability support

Find information on managing tax and super when facing financial difficulties, disasters or experiencing vulnerability, including how to contact us for support.

Help with paying

Help with paying explains the different support options available to you if you’re unable to meet your tax and super obligations.

Australian Small Business Ombudsman and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO)

ASBFEO provides support, assistance and referral to small and family businesses. 

Key services include a tax concierge service for tax disputes, mediation for payment or contract disputes, and mental health and financial wellbeing resources.

Beyond Blue NewAccess for Small Business

Beyond Blue provide NewAccess for Small Business, which is a free, confidential mental health coaching program, designed to help small business owners and sole traders manage stress, worry and feeling overwhelmed.

business.gov.au

business.gov.au is a government website for the Australian business community. It has a range of information, resources, tools and templates to assist businesses, including financial and debt information and referral.

Finding and using a tax practitioner

Find a qualified tax professional to provide you with tax advice.

Mob Strong Debt Help

Mob Strong Debt Help are a free, community based legal advice and financial counselling service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They provide assistance with money problems, debt, insurance and super and offer advice and advocacy for people under financial stress.

National Tax Clinics

This program provides support to eligible individuals and small businesses who can’t get tax advice and help due to financial, social or personal challenges.

National Debt Helpline

The National Debt Helpline is a not-for-profit service that provides free, confidential and independent advice from professional counsellors.

Small Business Debt Helpline

The Small Business Debt Helpline is a not-for-profit organisation that provides free, independent and confidential advice and counselling to small business owners and sole traders in financial difficulty.

Last modified: 07 May 2026
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What you will learn

  1. What tax debt is and the different types of business tax debt
  2. What causes business tax debt and the impacts it can have
  3. How to prevent and manage business tax debt
  4. Where to find information and support
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