Payment options
There are a number of options for paying amounts you owe us.
You must always include the relevant payment slip or EFT code details with your payment. Your EFT code is the payment reference number (PRN). It is printed directly above the barcode on your payment slip.
Whichever method you choose, your payment must reach us on or before its due date to avoid any late payment penalties.
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You cannot make payments at any of our offices.
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BPAY®
Make a payment directly from your cheque or savings account to us using your financial institution's telephone or internet banking service.
You must quote our biller code (75556) and the EFT code or PRN from the relevant payment advice.
® Registered to BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518
Credit card
Credit card payments can be made online or by phone. To make a credit card payment you will need:
- a current Visa, MasterCard or American Express card
- your EFT code or PRN.
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A card payment fee applies to transactions made using the credit card payment service.
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To make credit card payments:
Direct credit
You can transfer your payment to us online from your cheque or savings account.
Details you need:
Bank:
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Reserve Bank of Australia
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BSB:
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093 003
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Account number:
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316 385
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Account name:
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ATO EFT direct credit official administered receipts account
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Reference:
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Your EFT code or PRN from the relevant payment slip
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Direct debit
You can have your payment automatically deducted from a cheque or savings account if you complete a Direct debit request (NAT 2284) form and return it to us.
To find out more about direct debits and EFT, you can also:
Mail
The mailing address for payments is shown on the relevant payment slip or pre-addressed envelope, if supplied.
You should include your payment slip or a note that states your:
- full name
- address and phone number
- account identifier - for example, your TFN, ABN or client identification number
- payment type, for example, BAS payment, income tax or HELP.
Do not send cash or use pins, staples, paper clips or adhesive tape to secure paperwork.
Australia Post
If you have a pre-printed payment slip with a barcode, you can pay in person at any Australia Post outlet.
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We cannot accept photocopies of payment slips.
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A $3,000 limit applies to cash payments and EFTPOS payments are subject to your financial institution's daily withdrawal limits.
If paying at a post office, you still need to send your activity statement to us.
Make cheques and money orders:
- for amounts in Australian dollars
- payable to the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation.
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Your cheque must:
- be crossed 'Not negotiable'
- not be post dated.
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Sections within Paying your tax
Last Modified: Thursday, 8 September 2011