Interest on early payments and overpayments of tax 2021
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Interest rates for interest we pay on early payments, overpayments and delay in paying your refund for 2020-21.
When we pay interest on early payments and overpayments
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:
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- you make an early payment
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- you overpay tax
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- 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.
| Period | Interest rate
(% pa) |
|---|---|
| 1 July 2020 - 30 September 2020 | 0.10 |
| 1 October 2020 - 31 December 2020 | 0.10 |
| 1 January 2021 - 31 March 2021 | 0.02 |
| 1 April 2021 - 30 June 2021 | 0.01 |
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References
ATO references:
NO NAT 2277; QC 72763
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