On 1 October, the ATO announced it would stop accepting credit card payments after 30 November 2026. The decision followed the Reserve Bank's ban on card surcharges, with the ATO saying it wouldn't be appropriate to pass the cost of card fees on to the community. After concerns from small businesses about the short notice, the government announced funding on 9 October to delay the change. Card payments to the ATO are now expected to continue until 30 June 2027. What this mean

VES Insights, your go-to newsletter for the latest in bookkeeping, automation, AI, Xero tips, and essential ATO updates to keep you informed and on track. From simplifying your bookkeeping to harnessing the power of automation and AI, our newsletter is packed with valuable tools and reminders to help you stay ahead. Payday Super Has Started: What the ATO's First-Year Approach Really Means for Your Business The ATO's first year of Payday Super is forgiving for employers who pa

Payday Super began on 1 July 2026, and a lot of employers are asking the same practical question. If a super payment lands a few days late while we get our systems sorted, are we in trouble? And is it alright to keep paying quarterly for a bit longer? The ATO has said the first year of Payday Super is a facilitative period for employers who are genuinely making the move and fixing problems quickly. What it is not is an extra window to keep paying quarterly. The difference com