Tasmania has been battered by bush fires and floods this year, and many business owners are suffering. If you have lost financial records, or need an extension on a BAS lodgement or tax return, contact your BAS agent or tax agent. They will be able to liase with the ATO on your behalf and can help with the following: allowing lodgment deferrals of activity statements or tax returns without penalty allowing additional time to pay tax debts without incurring general interest