Paying tax online
Paying your tax online is a fast, convenient and secure way to do business. The Tax Office offers a range of online services to make compliance easier. To ensure that your privacy is protected you need a free ATO digital certificate to access most of these services.
If you have a digital certificate, then these online services are available to you:
- lodge monthly, quarterly or annual activity statements
- update your ABN details
- lodge Pay As You Go (PAYG) summary reports
- lodge excise fuel grants schemes claims
- lodge superannuation statements and reports
- submit and access temporary residents’ online applications.
You can also apply online for an ABN, GST, PAYG and a business TFN through the Australian Business Register.
Other payment options
Tax can also be paid electronically by BPAY, direct credit or direct debit. You can also make mail payments or Post Office payments.