Master the complexities of ATO debt recovery processes for SMEs, including negotiation tactics and compliance to effectively manage and resolve tax liabilities in Australia.
This course provides a detailed examination of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) debt recovery strategies and the challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Participants will learn about the legal avenues available for debt recovery, the role of compliance in mitigating risks, and the strategies for negotiating payment plans and settlements with the ATO.
The course also covers the implications for company directors, including the significance of Director Penalty Notices (DPNs), and the importance of proactive engagement with the ATO to avoid severe penalties. Through practical examples and expert insights, attendees will be equipped to effectively manage tax liabilities and navigate the complexities of ATO debt recovery processes.
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Podcast Host
Tim is a social impact entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in international humanitarian work, focusing on serving marginalized and displaced communities. He holds a post-graduate degree in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies from Queensland University of Technology. Tim co-founded The Refuge Initiative in Northern Iraq in 2014, providing homes and holistic care to refugees. After returning to Australia in 2017, he founded You Belong, supporting refugee integration. In 2022, he launched Just Travel Co, a social impact business creating life-changing group travel experiences. Tim is a passionate communicator, advocating for a more compassionate world where everyone belongs. Â
Partner at Thomson Geer
Arthur is a Partner in Thomson Geer's tax practice, and his focus is on getting cost-effective results. He has developed an enviable reputation for his strategic thinking, decision-making, and negotiating positive outcomes for clients in dispute with government, and as a practitioner focused on dispute resolution. His main area of practice is taxation advisory, tax audits, dispute resolution, and litigation. In more than 25 years of experience as a legal practitioner, Arthur has focused on the taxation of trusts and other SME entities, Division 7A, and high-net-worth individuals and family groups. He is highly experienced in complex tax litigation, dispute resolution, tax audit negotiations, and settlements, particularly in the SME sector, with both the ATO and the SRO. He also practices in matters involving tax agents and inquiries by the Tax Practitioners Board, white-collar crime, and other taxation offences. Arthur also has a Deceased Estates practice that is focused on estate disputes between aggrieved beneficiaries and executors and regularly appears before the Federal and Supreme Courts, VCAT, and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Arthur is an Adjunct Professor at La Trobe University and an Accredited Tax Law Specialist with the Law Institute of Victoria. He is a widely published writer on taxation issues, regularly appears in the mainstream media, and presents at tax seminars and discussion groups.
