06/10/2026
From the 1st of December 2026, the ATO will no longer accept payments via credit card.
This decision was made following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s review of Merchant Card payment costs and Surcharging.
If you have a payment plan in place with a credit card, you will need to update this a different payment method before the 30th of November to avoid your plan defaulting.
If you currently pay the ATO with a credit card, you will need to review and change to one of their other payment options, they have listed them here: https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/paying-the-ato/how-to-pay
If you would like assistance or have any follow up questions surrounding this change, call us on 1800 04 7693.