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Paying tax, made clearer

Plain-English articles for Australian business owners and their advisers on BAS, IAS and managing tax bills.

Business owner reviewing a tax document with a calculator and laptop

5 min read

Is tax loan interest deductible in Australia?

Is the interest on a loan used to pay your business tax bill tax-deductible? How it compares with ATO interest (GIC), which stopped being deductible from 1 July 2025.

Cafe owner reading a tax letter next to a laptop showing a payment schedule

6 min read

Why can't I just have the ATO organise my tax repayments?

You can set up an ATO payment plan, but it is not always the cheapest or simplest option. Compare ATO payment plans with financing your BAS or tax bill.

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5 min read

ATO stops accepting credit cards: what it means and your other options

The ATO will stop accepting credit card payments from 30 November 2026 after the card surcharge ban. Here is what changed and how else you can pay your BAS or tax bill.

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6 min read

Secured vs unsecured business loans: which one fits a tax bill?

How secured and unsecured business loans differ, what lenders can take if things go wrong, and why unsecured short-term finance is usually the practical fit for paying the ATO.