Late Tax Returns?
I’ll get the monkey off your back.
Such a relief. This has been so painless... I just wish I would have come to you years ago.
- Salary & Wages
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- Salary & Wages
- Work Related Deductions
- Financial Investment Income
- + $66 per Rental Property
- + $66 per Business Worksheet
- Salary & Wages
- Work Related Deductions
- Financial Investment Income
- + $55 per Rental Property
- + $55 per Business Worksheet
Ben Collins
My name is Ben Collins and I have helped hundreds of people get their late tax returns up to date.
Late Tax Returns: Getting the Monkey Off Your Back
Are you tired of worrying about these late tax returns?
Do you wish it would all just go away?
The good news is that we can make them go away: we just have to lodge your late tax returns. I have had experience lodging late returns all the way back to the 70s (and I was born in the 80s). Most people who lodge a bunch of outstanding returns end up actually getting money back, and more often than not there are no fines.
The most important thing is to face up to it, get them lodged and then move on. It is rare for the ATO to contact you
If you want to get in touch before you sign up, then use the contact form and I’ll give you a call to put your mind at ease. Otherwise, sign up below and I’ll start pulling things together before I call you to discuss.
Do People With Late Tax Returns Get in Trouble?
It really depends on your situation. If all your late tax returns are refunds, then they will probably be assessed without penalty. If you owe the ATO money, then they will generally ask for an explanation as to why they are late. The ATO can impose penalties and charge interest on money owing, but if you have a reasonable excuse then this is often waived. I have extensive experience negotiating on behalf of taxpayers with late tax returns, and managed to have millions of dollars of fines and penalties waived.
What if I Have Lost My Group Certificates?
One of the most common reasons people have late tax returns is because they have lost payment summaries. The good news is that the ATO keep record of people’s payment summaries and we can easily order them in for you. All you have to do is fill in our tax agent appointment form and we will request a copy of all your payment summaries from the ATO. We don’t charge anything for requesting your records, it’s really quite a simple process from our end.
What if I have Lost My Receipts
Most people with late tax returns have at least a few missing receipts, and we will be able to advise you of the best course of action in this circumstance. You have to have valid receipts for your claims once they are over a certain amount, which varies from year to year. But there are also some receipts that can be obtained from the supplier if needed, and there are some claims that can be made without receipts. Our experience lodging late tax returns means we’ll be able to advise you on a year by year basis until you are up to date.
How Much Does it Cost To Get My Late Tax Returns Lodged?
Late tax returns from the year 2000 onward are charged at the same $132 base rate as current year returns. If you have rental properties or complex investments, then the price will be a bit more (see pricing above). Once we have spoken on the phone, we’ll be able to give you a fixed quote to get you up to date.
How Do I Get Fines for Late Tax Returns Waived?
If you’ve been issued a penalty for having late tax returns, you will need to get them all lodged and up to date before you can apply for a remission. Once we have lodged your tax returns, we will contact the Australian Taxation Office on your behalf and request remission for no extra charge. Generally, it helps your case if you have appointed a tax agent to help you get your late tax returns up to date, as it shows you are making a conscious effort to become compliant.
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