Government delays ATO credit card payment changes
The Federal Government has delayed changes to how the ATO handles credit card payments. The ATO will keep accepting credit cards for tax liabilities until the end of the 2026-27 financial year.
Can I still pay my ATO tax bill by credit card until 2026-27?
Tradies and trade businesses that pay BAS, PAYG or other tax debts by credit card can keep doing so for now, which helps with cash flow. The delay gives time to plan for the change.
Key takeaways
- The ATO will keep accepting credit card payments for tax liabilities until the end of the 2026-27 financial year.
- The Federal Government has delayed the planned changes to ATO credit card payments.
- Businesses can keep using credit cards to manage tax payment cash flow for now.
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The Federal Government has announced a delay to the ATO's credit card ban until June 2027. The article excerpt is truncated, so the reason for the delay and further details are not available.
Why it matters: Tradies across all trades who pay ATO debts or tax bills by credit card can likely keep doing so until June 2027, though the full details are not confirmed in the excerpt.