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ATO Fuel Response
Tax Relief for Eligible Australian Businesses
The ATO has introduced a Fuel Response Payment Plan to support eligible businesses affected by rising fuel costs, helping manage tax debt with greater flexibility during this period. If your business has been impacted, consider the merits and review eligibility below.
What You Can Access?
If eligible, you may be able to
Set up or restructure an ATO payment plan
Spread tax payments over time to ease cash flow pressure
Potentially reduce or remit interest charges (GIC)
Stay compliant while stabilising your business
Are You Eligible?
You may qualify if you are an ABN holder and
- Fuel costs have impacted your businessDirectly (fuel usage) or indirectly (transport, logistics, supplier costs)
- You have a tax debt positionNew debt or difficulty maintaining an existing payment plan
- Your ability to pay has reduced due to fuel pricesSpecifically linked to fuel-related cost increases, not general slowdown
- Your lodgments are (or can be brought) up to dateRequired within 3 months for approval and ongoing eligibility
Where To Start?
The ATO fuel response payment plan is available by application until 30 June 2026. For more information on eligibility, conditions and how to apply visit the ATO's how to apply page.