Specialist Services
Tax Compliance & Catch-Up Help
Behind on lodgements or worried about an ATO letter? We'll help you understand where you stand and get back on track — without judgement.
Overview
How we can help
It's common for lodgements to slip during a difficult year. The good news is that dealing with it proactively almost always leads to a better outcome than waiting.
We review your lodgement history, prioritise what needs to be done, prepare overdue returns and statements, and help you communicate with the ATO — including arranging a payment plan where needed.
What's Included
Our tax compliance service
Lodgement review
What's outstanding and what's due next.
Overdue returns
Prior-year returns prepared in a sensible order.
Overdue BAS
Activity statements brought up to date.
ATO correspondence
Help understanding and responding to letters.
Payment plans
Help arranging manageable repayments.
Staying on track
Reminders and a routine to prevent a repeat.
Good to Know
Key things to know
Official sources
- 01
Lodge even if you can't pay
Failure-to-lodge penalties are separate from the tax owed. Lodging on time limits penalties, even if you need a payment plan.
- 02
Payment plans
The ATO offers payment plans for eligible tax debts, letting you pay in instalments.
- 03
Act early
Contacting the ATO before they contact you is generally viewed more favourably.
- General information only, current at the time of writing. Rules change — please confirm how they apply to you.
Our Process
How it works
- 01
Confidential review
We look at what's outstanding — no judgement.
- 02
Prioritise
The most urgent lodgements and deadlines first.
- 03
Prepare and lodge
Returns and statements prepared year by year.
- 04
Resolve and prevent
Payment arrangements and a routine going forward.
FAQs
Common questions
General information only. Your circumstances may differ — contact us for advice specific to you.
I haven't lodged for years. Will I be in trouble?
Many people are in the same position. Engaging and catching up is the most important step, and penalties are often reduced for those who come forward.
What if I can't pay my tax debt?
The ATO offers payment plans for eligible debts. We can help you work out a realistic arrangement.
Do I need all my old records?
The more records you have the better, but we can often obtain income information from the ATO and reconstruct what's needed.
Enquire
Ask about tax compliance
Tell us briefly what you need. We'll reply to arrange a time to talk and confirm the fee before any work begins.