ATO to delay credit card payment ban

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ATO to delay credit card payment ban. (2026, October 9). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/ato-to-delay-credit-card-payment-ban-20261009-p614ak.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers delayed the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) plan to ban credit card payments for tax bills, originally set to take effect on November 30. This decision came after significant backlash from small businesses and opposition parties. The ATO had argued that continuing to accept credit cards would cost taxpayers about $200 million annually due to fees associated with merchant services. Chalmers announced additional funding to support a year-long transition period, pushing back the ban until June 30 of the following year. This move aims to allow more consultation and better engagement with small businesses impacted by the change.

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“Article A reports on the delay of a credit card payment ban by the ATO, while Article B discusses Labor MPs' push for a permanent solution and reaction to the delay announced in Article A.”

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