The Tax Ombudsman is currently reviewing the ATO's decision-making on the remission of the general interest charge ('GIC') applied to unpaid tax debts.

Editor: This review is discussed in detail on page 3 of this edition of Voice.

The review will broadly examine whether ATO decisions are consistent with the law, applied fairly and transparently, and considerate of taxpayer's individual circumstances.  

With the GIC now around 11% and no longer deductible for amounts incurred after 1 July 2025, tax agents and accountants are often the first to see the real impact on clients struggling with tax debts.  As a result, your insights are vital to ensuring concerns are heard.

Have you or your clients experienced difficulties with GIC remission requests?

NTAA is preparing a submission to the Tax Ombudsman on behalf of our members.  To ensure the NTAA's views are represented, we invite you to share your experiences with us directly.

Please email your feedback for inclusion in the NTAA's submission to the Tax Ombudsman in relation to this review at IGTOfeedback@ntaa.com.au by Thursday, 9 October 2025.  Your feedback will also be forwarded directly to the Tax Ombudsman to assist in her review.

Your input will help shape the NTAA's submission, ensuring the concerns of tax agents, accountants and their clients are clearly heard.

Editor: We recently emailed our members in relation to the above.  This is for the benefit of members who may not have received or read that email