My partner has a massive tax debt. Just found out. He’s been living with me for just over a year, paying me (who legally owns the house, with a mortgage) a sum each fortnight to cover living expenses. Can the ATO take my house to pay his debt because he is my partner/defacto and been ‘contributing’ to the house?
Hi @Itsgettingreal,
Given the info you've shared, it doesn't sound like your house would be used to recover your partners outstanding tax liability.
If the liability belongs solely to your partners individual tax account, they're responsible for paying their tax and they would be assessed solely on their income and assets that they legally own.
Thank you so much for the info!
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