Unlodged returns. Overdue BAS. Letters from the ATO you've stopped opening. Wherever you are, we've seen worse — and we know exactly how to get you back on track before the penalties get any bigger.
Thousands of Australian business owners are behind on their tax right now. Most are too embarrassed to ask for help — which only makes it worse. We don't lecture, we don't shame, and we don't care how long it's been. We just get it sorted.
Overdue tax has a way of snowballing — penalties on top of interest, on top of letters, on top of stress. Here's what we hear from new clients every single week.
You've got two, three, maybe five years of Income Tax Returns and BAS statements stacked up — and you genuinely don't know where to start. The longer you wait, the more impossible it feels.
The envelopes are piling up. Final warnings. Demands. Threats of garnishee notices. You know you should open them, but every time you do, the anxiety hits harder.
You don't have all the receipts. The bank statements are scattered. Your bookkeeping was patchy at best. You assume no accountant will touch you — so you do nothing.
Failure to Lodge (FTL) penalties. General Interest Charges (GIC) compounding. The debt grows every single day you don't act — and you have no idea how big it actually is.
The ATO is aggressively chasing billions in small business tax debt in 2024–25. If you're a company director, unpaid PAYG, GST, and Super can become your personal debt through a Director Penalty Notice (DPN) — meaning the ATO can come after your house, your savings, and your personal assets. Once a DPN is issued, you have just 21 days to act. If you've received one — or you think one might be coming — call us today, not tomorrow.
We don't just lodge the paperwork. We rebuild your books, negotiate with the ATO, and put systems in place so this never happens again.
We lodge every overdue Income Tax Return and BAS, going back as many years as needed. We rebuild missing records from bank data, chase down receipts, and reconstruct your numbers — even if your books are a mess.
Where grounds exist, we apply for remission of Failure to Lodge penalties and General Interest Charges. Most clients are shocked at how much we can get reversed when the right case is made.
We deal with the ATO directly — so you don't have to. We negotiate realistic, affordable payment plans that keep them off your back and protect your cash flow. No more dodging phone calls.
Once you're back on track, we move you onto our proactive system: daily Xero updates, on-time BAS, year-round tax planning. The backlog never builds up again. Ever.
"We have been working with Ray and the fantastic team at BPAG for several years. It has truly been the best decision for our company. Their invaluable support has saved us a great deal of money and time."
"It's been wonderful working with the BPAG team! They are true experts and have provided incredibly valuable business advisory and tax services, helping my business grow."
"What an incredible team. I started using BPAG 3 years ago and they have been advising my business and myself in an extraordinary way. They are caring and listen to your needs."
No judgement. No lectures. Just a calm, structured process to get you out of debt and back in control.
Tell us where you're at — honestly. We'll listen, ask a few questions, and tell you exactly what we can do. Nothing leaves the room. No pressure to commit.
We pull your ATO portal data to see exactly what's owed, what's overdue, and what penalties are stacked up. You'll finally know the real number — and we'll have a plan to tackle it.
We catch up every overdue return and BAS, apply for penalty remission where possible, and negotiate a payment plan with the ATO on your behalf. You don't speak to them — we do.
Once you're current, we move you onto our proactive system. Daily Xero. On-time lodgements. Quarterly tax planning. You will never be behind again.
Getting caught up is only half the job. Staying caught up is where most accountants drop the ball.
Let's have a conversation about where your business is heading and how we can help you get there.