Court summons for tax debt
I have been summoned to appear in court to face a criminal conviction for a tax debt of approx $14k. It's a first offence and the amount mostly comes from non lodgement fees from Bas. The taxation department said that I shouldn't face any jail time but I want to know if I should have a lawyer or not. There are extenuating circumstances around why I wasn't able to lodge too but I'm not sure if that makes a difference
Hi there. Tax debts are a serious issue for many small
business owners in Australia. Consequences for not paying a debt which is due
can be very serious, including a term of imprisonment. Because of this, and
because of the amount of money which you owe we would recommend that you seek
the advice of a lawyer who has special expertise in taxation. A lawyer would be able to help you prepare your case, understand what the process will be, and negotiate with the ATO.
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