Can my ATO payment plan be interest free?

In limited cases, the ATO may allow an interest-free payment plan, usually for activity statement debts.

To qualify, the debt generally must be paid within 12 months, the lodgement history must be strong, repayments must be made by direct debit, and there must be no realistic ability to obtain finance.

Interest-free plans are not commonly approved and are assessed on a case-by-case basis.