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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 credit card statement and an ATO tax bill

7 min read

Businesses can pay the ATO by credit card until 30 June 2027: what you need to know

The ATO will keep accepting direct credit card payments until 30 June 2027. See what changes after that date, what it means for business cash flow, and your other options.

Business owners comparing repayment schedules and financial documents

6 min read

Short-term vs long-term unsecured business loans in Australia

Compare short-term and long-term unsecured business lending for an ATO tax bill: repayment pressure, total borrowing cost, guarantees and cash-flow fit.

Business owner reviewing a tax document with a calculator and laptop

5 min read

Is tax loan interest deductible in Australia?

Is interest on a loan used to pay your BAS, IAS or business tax deductible in Australia? Learn when it is claimable and why ATO GIC is no longer 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?

ATO payment plan vs business tax loan: compare GIC interest, deductibility, credit reporting and risks so you can choose the cheapest way to pay your BAS or tax debt.

Hand holding a credit card next to a phone showing an online banking payment

5 min read

ATO stops credit card payments after 30 November 2026: your other options

The ATO will stop accepting credit card payments after 30 November 2026. See what changed, who is affected, and your other ways to pay a BAS, IAS or tax bill.

Balance scale weighing a house and factory against a briefcase with a shield

6 min read

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

Secured vs unsecured business loans explained for Australian businesses: collateral, interest rates, approval speed and risk compared, plus why unsecured finance usually fits an ATO tax bill.

Cafe owner at a desk looking worried at an overdue tax notice next to a laptop and calendar

6 min read

What happens if you can't pay your ATO tax bill on time?

Can't pay your ATO tax bill on time? Learn what happens next: GIC interest, penalties, ATO payment plans, credit reporting, and when business finance is the smarter option.

Business owner at a desk reviewing a tax bill while money flows from a wallet through online banking to the ATO

6 min read

How to pay your ATO tax bill when cash flow is tight

Cash flow tight and a BAS or tax bill due? Compare your options: paying in part, an ATO payment plan, freeing up cash, financing the bill, and what each costs you.