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janeaustenluv(I'm new)I'm new
18 Dec 2023

One of the questions for my visa application is whether I have ever had any outstanding debts to the Australian Government.


This year one of my banks omitted to pre-populate my interest earned. I did not realise this until after I have already lodged my tax return. Since then, I have amended my 2023 tax return and paid the tax owed before the due date.


Will I be deemed to have had outstanding debts to the Australian Government?

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RileyATO(Community Moderator)Community Moderator
ATO Certified Response19 Dec 2023

Hi @janeaustenluv,


A tax bill becomes a debt if it remains unpaid after the due date. Since you paid in full before the due date - no, you haven't had an outstanding debt. 😊

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RileyATO(Community Moderator)Community Moderator
ATO Certified Response19 Dec 2023

Hi @janeaustenluv,


A tax bill becomes a debt if it remains unpaid after the due date. Since you paid in full before the due date - no, you haven't had an outstanding debt. 😊

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