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Why your ATO payment plan could be costing you more than you think

With the ATO’s General Interest Charge no longer tax-deductible – from 1 July 2025, managing your tax debt through a payment plan could now be your most expensive option – with rates over 11% and no offset come tax time. It’s time to rethink your approach.

ScotPac can help with smarter, more affordable solutions

With over 35 years of experience, we’ve helped thousands of business owners restructure tax debt and unlock cash flow with fast, flexible funding.
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Tax-Deductible Solutions

Unlike ATO payment plans, interest on ScotPac funding remains tax-deductible.
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Lower Rates

Our solutions typically offer more competitive rates than the ATO's interest charge.
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Longer Terms

We tailor funding terms to suit your business, giving you more breathing room to get back on track.

How we can help

Struggling with ATO debt? We offer fast, flexible funding to help you take back control.

Whether it’s a business loan, invoice finance or asset-backed solution, we’ll work with you to restructure repayments and help you regain control of your cash flow.

Need it quickly? Funds can be made available within 24 to 72 hours from approval.

 

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Award winning Business Finance

As the largest non-bank lender in Australia, ScotPac brings the best of both worlds: the speed, flexibility and ease of a specialist lender combined with the reliability and knowledge of a major finance provider.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ATO interest no longer tax-deductible?

From 1 July 2025, changes to tax treatment rules mean the interest charged by the ATO on payment plans (General Interest Charge – currently 11.17%) is no longer considered a deductible business expense. This means you can’t claim it back at tax time – effectively increasing the cost of managing tax debt.

What is the ATO’s current interest rate?

As of April to June 2025, the ATO’s General Interest Charge sits at 11.17%. This is one of the highest rates businesses are paying on debt – and now, without the benefit of a tax deduction, it’s even more expensive.

How does ScotPac funding compare to an ATO payment plan?

ScotPac offers a range of funding solutions with competitive rates, longer repayment terms, and – importantly – tax-deductible interest. That means you could reduce your overall cost while freeing up cash flow to keep your business moving.

What types of funding can I use to manage ATO debt?

Depending on your circumstances, we may be able to help with a business loan, invoice finance, or asset-backed lending. Each solution is tailored to your needs – and designed to be more affordable and flexible than an ATO plan.

How quickly can I access funding?

Funds can be made available within 24 to 72 hours from approval. We know time is critical when you’re managing tax debt – that’s why we move fast.