GST and Interest on overdue rates
Interest on Overdue Amounts
Council has resolved that late payment interest will not be charged on any outstanding rates balance until 1 July 2021. Penalty interest will not be charged on current and deferred rates of eligible pensioners and seniors with 100% equity.
Ratepayers who have elected to pay by the Four Instalment Option as shown on their Rates Notice are exempt from penalty interest providing that all instalment payments are made by the due dates.
Four instalment dates:
- Friday 4 September 2020
- Friday 6 November 2020
- Friday 15 January 2021
- Friday 19 March 2021
Do I pay GST on my rates notice?
GST is not payable on general rates or the emergency services levy.