Unexpected ATO debt? Refinancing May Be One Of Your Best Options

Unexpected ATO debt Refinancing May Be One Of Your Best Options

Each financial year all Australians are obliged to lodge a tax return. It is often a time-consuming, complex procedure, and many people make mistakes on their tax returns, which came back to them as an Unexpected ATO debt.

If you are dealing with a large ATO debt, then go ahead and read how consolidating your mortgage and refinancing your tax bills can help.

Common Reasons For The Tax Debt

Some potential causes include:

  • When you do not lodge your tax returns on time.
  • Submission or accountant error.
  • A CGT event (Capital Gains Tax) is a tax on profit resulting from the sale of the property or shares.

Benefits Of Refinancing Your Tax Debt

Paying your tax debt off by refinancing enables you to:

  • Manage your cash flows and finances better by consolidating your tax and other debts and merge them into single loan repayment.
  • If you owe for a business loan, then you can avoid such high-interest debts with this option.
  • Save significantly on interest paid on ATO debt.
  • Typically, home loan interest rates are remarkably lower than the GIC. General Interest Charge (GIC) is the interest rate paid in tax debt and stands at 7.01 per cent per annum for April-June 2021.
  • Overdue ATO debt appears immediately on the credit file. Hence, refinancing helps to keep your credit file clear and may qualify you for better rates in future.

Note: However, taking the tax debt mortgage has certain drawbacks as you are taking another loan to close the outstanding debts.

Hence, it is advisable to consult with a loan specialist before making a decision.

Eligibility Criteria

Most lending institutions will not approve a refinance on outstanding ATO debt.

However, with the assistance of a lending specialist, you may borrow up to 90 per cent of the property’s value if you qualify the following criteria.

  • Income Evidence: You must provide proof of steady income like BAS (Business Activity Statements), payslips, bank statements, tax returns and accountant’s letter.
  • Security: You must already own a property, which can be used as security for the mortgage.
  • Late Repayments: If you have a bad credit history or overdue your repayments, then provide a reasonable explanation.

Up to 90% LVR: Your current loan plus tax debt must be less than 90 per cent of the value of your property when combined.

Case Study

Loc and Thuy were shocked to receive a capital gains tax bill after the sale of some investments, they also wanted to consolidate a personal loan and a credit card debt into a single monthly payment.

Loc and Thuy used their owner occupied property at Burton at 80% LVR to apply for a loan with our Specialist Clear Loan product which allows for consolidation including ATO debt up to 90% LVR.

Loc and Thuy have now avoided entering a payment plan with the ATO and can focus on getting back on track with their finances.

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Steve Barker

Loan Consultant

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