Deductions denied for ATO interest charges from July

April 2, 2025 By OBT Financial Group Gatton & Esk

General and Shortfall Interest Charges no longer tax deductible from July

IMPORTANT Parliament has recently passed legislation to deny tax deductions for General Interest Charges (GIC) and Shortfall Interest Charges (SIC) incurred on or after 1 July 2025.

What this means if you have existing debt:

ATO interest on overdue tax will no longer be deductible, making it a real cost rather than a tax-offset
If you currently have tax debt, the cost of keeping that debt will increase
Businesses using ATO payment plans may find them significantly more expensive from a tax perspective
Refinancing tax debt through a lender (where interest is still deductible) may present a smarter and more cost-effective option.

We recommend reviewing your tax position before 30 June to understand the potential impact and consider your options.

Source: Australian Tax Office

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Information we are required to Disclose to You as a Tax Agent and BAS Agent

Our work for you is performed in accordance with the Tax Agent Services Act 2009. Under this Act, the Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024 requires that we make the following disclosures to you:

Matters that could significantly influence your decision to engage us (or continue to engage us) for a Tax Agent Service from 1 July 2025 onward include the following:
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General and Shortfall Interest Charges no longer tax deductible from July

IMPORTANT Parliament has recently passed legislation to deny tax deductions for General Interest Charges (GIC) and Shortfall Interest Charges (SIC) incurred on or after 1 July 2025.

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Information we are required to Disclose to You as a Tax Agent and BAS Agent