Surcharge ban sparks fury over small business costs | Sunrise
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The Australian government's ban on card payment surcharges, implemented on October 1, has sparked controversy as businesses struggle to absorb transaction costs previously passed to customers. The Australian Tax Office has announced it will no longer accept credit card payments due to the surcharge ban, creating cash flow challenges for small businesses that use credit cards to manage tax payments. Get the latest news » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ More from Sunrise » https://sunrise.com.au Subscribe to Sunrise » https://7news.link/SunriseSubscribe Subscribe to the Sunrise newsletter » http://7sunrise.link/Newsletter Connect with Sunrise online: Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/Sunrise Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/sunriseon7/ TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@sunriseon7 X » https://x.com/sunriseon7 #SunriseOn7 #7NEWS
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