Webinar: Straight from the ATO, Inside SBR Approval Process
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straight from the ato: inside the SBR approval process

Webinar: Wed 27 Aug 2025 - 1:00pm (AEST) 1 hour

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Hear direct from Gary Busby who oversees the ATO’s insolvency team about their approach to SBR approvals

Small Business Restructures (SBRs) peaked in March 2025 and have declined since then. They continue to deliver excellent outcomes for businesses recovering from financial difficulty, but the ATO is looking more closely and approving fewer SBRs.

In 2025, the ATO is the major creditor in 96% of SBRs, and their approvals have dropped from over 90% to 74%. That means the ATO is deciding nearly every SBR outcome and is now rejecting 1 in 4 SBR proposals.

Now, more than ever, understanding the ATO’s perspectives and key areas of focus are essential to having an SBR approved, or deciding whether it’s the right option for a company with tax debt.

In this webinar, Gary Busby, Senior Insolvency Advisor at the ATO, joins Jarvis Archer, director at Business Reset with over 250 successful SBRs, to provide insights into how the ATO is approaching SBRs today. Gary will share what’s driving the increase in proposal rejections, common problem areas, and what accountants, bookkeepers, and advisors can do to better prepare their clients.

What We’ll Cover

  • How the ATO assesses SBR proposals in 2025 – is 20 cents still enough?!

  • The ATO’s current expectations: what they want to see in SBR proposals

  • The three key areas of concern – the main causes of ATO rejections

  • Why early preparation matters – and how late engagement puts the outcome at risk

  • SBR complexities: director loans, superannuation, director penalty notices (DPNs) and R&D claims

  • What directors, accountants and restructuring practitioners can do to improve the chances of success

What You’ll Learn

  • A clearer understanding of the ATO’s current expectations for a successful SBR

  • How to identify and address common preparation gaps that lead to rejections

  • The key factors in the ATO’s decision-making process

  • How to assess SBR suitability for your clients

  • How to proactively engage with the ATO to improve the prospect of success

  • How Business Reset maintains a 95% SBR success rate

Wednesday 27 August

Start time across time zones:

  • 11:00am WA

  • 12:30pm SA, NT

  • 1:00pm QLD, NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS
    (All eastern states)

This session provides accountants, bookkeepers and business advisors a special opportunity to hear directly from the ATO about what is expected for an SBR proposal to receive their support.

If you’re guiding clients through financial difficulty, this is your opportunity to gain direct insights and ensure your clients are prepared for SBR success.

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Presenters

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Gary Busby

Senior Insolvency Advisor @ Australian Taxation Office

Gary Busby is a Senior Insolvency Advisor with the ATO, bringing over 35 years of insolvency, forensic accounting, and commercial management experience, helping businesses and advisors navigate complex restructuring and insolvency challenges

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Jarvis Archer.

Jarvis Archer

Restructuring Practitioner / Registered Liquidator

Jarvis is known for his down-to-earth and relatable approach. He's a straight talker who isn't afraid to ask company directors the tough questions that lead them to clearer decisions and better outcomes.

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Reviewed by our happy customers

"Working with Business Reset was like finding a beacon in a financial storm for my client. As an accountant, I've witnessed many business challenges, but my client's severe cashflow issues and looming tax exposure had us in a real bind. Jarvis and his team know their stuff. Their expertise turned what could have been a nightmare into a clear, manageable process. They explained everything in simple terms, making it easy for my client to understand the path forward."

John Finnegan (Finness Advisory)

"The Business Reset team provided nothing short of a life changing service for one of my fractional CFO clients. The ATO repayments were their largest business pain which was stalling growth and with Dan, Steve & Jarvis, were able to go through the process with my client with minimal fuss."

Angela Dagaris

"The Business Reset team are THE go-to specialists in the small business restructure space. If you're up against the wall trying to avoid liquidation and bankruptcy, the sooner you speak up the greater your options and time is really important... Furthermore, they're just really fantastic communicators and very talented at stripping down complexity to explain your options in real terms."

Jack Dixon (Backbeach Accounting)

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