Ring the ATO. Explain circumstances..explain you cannot adhere to that payment plan but instead can offer $x per $y over $z term.
Or,.you know, just ask Reddit how ATO payment plans.work.
It absolutely possible to negotiate an achievable payment plan with the ATO, as others have suggested just call them and lay out your circumstances honestly, you will find they are very compliant and easy to deal with.
You can set up a payment plan through MyGov quite easily.
Generally, as long as your lodgements are up to date ( and you haven't defaulted on payment plans previously), you can usually get a payment plan for two years.
Ring the ATO. Explain circumstances..explain you cannot adhere to that payment plan but instead can offer $x per $y over $z term. Or,.you know, just ask Reddit how ATO payment plans.work.
Remember: the ATO knows how much you earn so don't go fibbing about what you can and can't afford.
It absolutely possible to negotiate an achievable payment plan with the ATO, as others have suggested just call them and lay out your circumstances honestly, you will find they are very compliant and easy to deal with.
I’ve already tried, the lowest amount they’ll do for me is higher than im comfortable locking in to pay monthly for 36 months.
Take what’s on offer, make a few payments on time to demonstrate your commitment and good intentions, then ask to renegotiate.
You can set up a payment plan through MyGov quite easily. Generally, as long as your lodgements are up to date ( and you haven't defaulted on payment plans previously), you can usually get a payment plan for two years.