ATO Support Update 2026
ATO Fuel Response
Payment Plan
The ATO has introduced a temporary payment plan option for eligible taxpayers affected by increased fuel, transport, logistics and supply chain costs.
Speak with us todayWhat is the ATO Fuel Response Payment Plan?
The ATO Fuel Response Payment Plan is a temporary support option designed to assist eligible taxpayers who have been affected by increased business operating costs linked to higher fuel prices.
This may include businesses impacted directly by fuel costs, or indirectly through increased transport, logistics or supply chain expenses.
Applications are available until 30 June 2026.
What Support is Available?
Eligible taxpayers may be able to access a tailored ATO payment plan with:
- No upfront payment
- A 3-year payment plan period
- 36 equal monthly instalments
- Potential remission of general interest charge (GIC)
The ATO may remit general interest charge that has accrued from the time of application to the date of the third monthly instalment, provided the agreed instalments are paid for 3 months and outstanding lodgments are brought up to date.
Eligibility at a Glance
| Eligibility Area | What It Means |
|---|---|
| ABN Holder | You must be an ABN holder to apply. |
| Increased Costs | Your business operating costs must have increased due to higher fuel costs, either directly or indirectly. |
| Tax Debt | You must have a new tax debt or be unable to service an existing tax debt. |
| Reduced Capacity to Pay | You must be able to show that higher fuel prices have reduced your ability to meet payment obligations. |
| Lodgments | Your lodgments must be up to date within 3 months of the payment plan being set up. |
Before Applying
Before applying, you should review your eligibility and gather information or evidence to support your application.
If you are not eligible, the ATO recommends prioritising employee wages and super guarantee obligations, keeping lodgments up to date, and paying what you can as soon as possible.
If your business owes money, you may still be able to set up a normal payment plan through ATO online services.
Need Help Reviewing Your Options?
If your business has been impacted by increased fuel, transport or supply chain costs, we can help you understand whether this payment plan may be available to you.
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