Tax Time: Unexpected first-time debts
Bryant & Bryant Chartered Accountants
Advisory. Recovery. Superannuation. Tax.
For the first time, many Australians are finding themselves in a position where they are being told they owe the ATO money after completing their tax return this year.
A significant number of taxpayers in this position are those that are still paying off their HECS/HELP debts – many of them young Australians. Following are some myths and facts about why this may be the case.