Interest on early payments and overpayments of tax 2021

Interest rates for interest we pay on early payments, overpayments and delay in paying your refund for 2020–21.

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• When we pay interest on early payments and overpayments
• Interest rates for 2020–21

When we pay interest on early payments and overpayments

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This information may not apply to the current year. Check the content carefully to ensure it is applicable to your circumstances.

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We pay interest on certain early payments, overpayments of tax and where there is a delay in refunding amounts from a running balance account.

The interest rate arrangements apply to individuals, taxable trusts, companies and superannuation funds.

Interest is only payable if it is 50c or more.

We pay interest where:

• you make an early payment
• you overpay tax
• there is a delay in paying your refund.

Interest rates for 2020–21

The rate we use in calculating your interest is set by law and is reviewed every quarter.

For information on current quarterly interest rates, see Credit interest rates and calculation.