Author - Colin Kidd

Accounting & Finance • Business Tax

ATO GIC No Longer Tax Deductible: What the New Law Means for...

by Colin Kidd

9 min read

From 1 July 2025, businesses will no longer be able to claim ATO General Interest Charges (GIC) or...

Accounting & Finance • Business Tax

Neogotiating with the ATO: A Practical Guide to Business Tax...

by Colin Kidd

6 min read

For many business owners, setting up a payment plan with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is...

Accounting & Finance • Business Tax

Pathways to Debt: How Good Businesses Get Caught Out

by Colin Kidd

5 min read

Running a small business comes with its rewards—but also its challenges. Sometimes, even profitable...

Colin Kidd

Colin has over 25 years of experience in finance. He has a strong reputation for helping clients with complex financial issues. Since 2005, he has specialised in non-conforming loans, tax debt solutions, and both specialist and private finance. Colin's journey into finance began after a major health event forced him to step away from his previous career. The medical challenges he faced led to significant financial hardship. However through determination and perseverance, he found his way back to financial stability. That experience became the foundation for his work today—helping others recover and rebuild their financial lives. Colin has a Diploma of Financial Services, a Diploma of Mortgage Broking, and an Australian Credit Licence. He offers both formal knowledge and real-world experience. He has also been featured in industry magazines like The Adviser sharing industry insights and knowledge in specialist lending.
His favourite topics to write about and discuss include pathways to debt, trajectory to recovery, psychology of debt and profit, business tax.

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