Small business owners suffering from mental health issues can seek the ATO’s help in meeting their taxation and super commitments.

If you are going through tough times take advantage of ATO services that will help keep your finances in check.

Get in contact with the ATO
Get in touch with the ATO as soon as you realise your mental health is impacting your ability to keep track of your tax. An ATO official can assess your circumstances, advise you on your options and help come up with a solution. The ATO offers an after-hours web chat and an after-hours call back service to get you the help you need. If you wish to talk over the phone, book in a time by completing the ATO’s online form. You may also have a person speak on your behalf provided you have authorised them as a nominated representative and verified their identity.

Support options
Once you have contacted the ATO, there are several options you can choose from to make it easier to stay up to date at tax time:

• Tailored payment plans
• Lodgement and payment deferral
• Requesting priority processing of your tax return refund
• Registering for personalised business assistance