Tax debt has become the third-most common issue raised with a major debt helpline, increasing from 3.1 per cent of callers five years ago to almost one in five in the last financial year.
The rise means tax-related problems have climbed sharply among workers seeking help with their finances, as more callers fall behind on their obligations.
Tax debt was not previously among the helpline’s three most common concerns, but now accounts for nearly 20 per cent of the people contacting the service.
