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Chalmers delays ATO ban on credit card tax payments

Original: Jim Chalmers delays ATO's controversial ban on credit card payments following business outcry https://www.theguardian.co

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delayed the Australian Taxation Office's controversial ban on paying tax bills by credit card after an outcry from businesses. Small businesses had criticised the plan, saying they relied on card payments for cash flow and rewards points. The postponement gives companies more time to adjust, but debate continues over how the ban would affect business costs.

Why now: Business groups had pushed back hard against the ban, and the government's reversal is fresh news with direct cost implications for small firms.

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• Jim Chalmers delays ATO's controversial ban on credit card payments following business outcry https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/09/chalmers-delays-controversial-credit-card-ban-business-tax # Politics # Business # Australia · guardian_world@robot.villas · 5

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