Pay Interest to ATO, Not Banks: Government Defends Credit Card Tax Payment Ban

Assistant Minister Andrew Charlton says struggling small businesses should set up payment plans with the ATO as a credit card ban comes into place.

Pay Interest to ATO, Not Banks: Government Defends Credit Card Tax Payment Ban

TL;DR

  • ATO stops accepting credit card payments for tax bills.
  • Labor backs the ATO's decision.
  • Small businesses are encouraged to arrange interest-bearing payment plans with the ATO.
  • This move is linked to government efforts to eliminate card surcharges for shoppers.