Can the ATO take money from your bank account?

Does owing the ATO affect your credit score?
January 11, 2024
Can you pay tax by installments?
February 9, 2024
Does owing the ATO affect your credit score?
January 11, 2024
Can you pay tax by installments?
February 9, 2024

Yes, the ATO can issued you with a garnishee notice on your bank account. However, this must be granted by a court of law.

Consequently, the garnishee order would demand payment in a specified period of time. Otherwise, it could result in funds being drawn, accounts frozen and your trading accounts suspended. Certainly, this is a late stage collection of tax debt, whereas you would certainly be very close to your business being wound up.