A federal government decision to delay the planned ban on credit card payments for tax bills has been announced, extending the transition period by over six months beyond its original start date. The move follows criticism from small businesses and comes after the treasurer intervened to provide additional funding to the tax office. The controversial policy, which had faced resistance, will now be postponed while the tax office adjusts to the new requirements. The decision marks a shift in approach amid growing concerns about the ban’s immediate impact.
Treasurer earmarks funds for year-long transition period for tax office, delaying ban’s 30 November start dateGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastA controversial ban on credit card payments on tax bills will be delayed by more than six months, after the federal government overruled the tax office and announced new stopgap funding.The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, announced extra funding on Friday, after days of criticism and calls from small business to halt the ban.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...
