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title: "ATO general interest charge remission application"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/precedents/taxation/form-ato-gic-remission-application"
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task_ids: ["A26-X20261018-3", "A26-B7-2"]
law_stated_as_at: "2026-10-22"
---

# ATO general interest charge remission application

> Link to the ATO general interest charge remission application. The how-to page says this form is the Excel file, and that it must be submitted in Excel format only.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/precedents/taxation/form-ato-gic-remission-application  
Law stated as at: 2026-10-22

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## Key facts

- Kind: Form. A form to complete, or a guide to completing an official one.
- Practice area: [Taxation](https://ailawframework.com/precedents/taxation.md)
- Jurisdictions: Commonwealth
- AI level: Yellow. You and the tool draft together, with you directing. You check every statement you rely on.
- Law stated as at: 2026-10-22
- Status: Maintained. Checked on 2026-10-22 against the official form at ato.gov.au and the 2 authorities it cites, for Commonwealth.

## When to use it

Use when remission of general interest charge is requested on the ATO form. Shortfall interest and a failure-to-lodge penalty each have their own form. The private ruling and objection forms already have guides.

## Used for these tasks

- [Request remission of the general interest charge or a failure-to-lodge penalty](https://ailawframework.com/practice/taxation/request-remission-of-the-general-interest-charge-or-a-failure-to-lodge-p.md)
- [Build a document index for an ATO audit or review response](https://ailawframework.com/practice/taxation/build-a-document-index-for-an-ato-audit-or-review-response.md)

## How AI may be used

Yellow. A tool may compare a working note with the current official form and list what is missing. The lawyer downloads the form, completes it and lodges it.

**AI may:**

- List the facts and documents the official page says to have ready.
- Compare a working checklist with the current downloaded form and mark gaps.
- Prepare a filing note that quotes only what the official page says.

**AI must not:**

- Do not copy the official form into a new document or file a retyped version.
- Do not invent a form number, fee, time limit or rule that is not on the official page.
- Do not draft, settle or sign an affidavit, statutory declaration or other sworn evidence.
- Do not lodge the form or tell the client it has been filed.

**The lawyer checks:**

- Download the GIC workbook from the how-to page for each application. The page says forms are updated.
- Submit it in Excel only. One GIC form can cover income tax and an activity statement. Do not send a separate form per account.
- A different taxpayer, or a different interest or penalty type, needs its own form.
- Phone requests over $2,500 are escalated and are not decided on the call.

## Authorities

- [How to request a remission of interest and failure to lodge penalties.](https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/your-tax-return/if-you-disagree-with-an-ato-decision/dispute-interest-or-penalties/remission-of-interest-charges/how-to-request-a-remission-of-interest-and-failure-to-lodge-penalties)
- [Newsroom note on the new remission forms, published 29 January 2026.](https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/small-business-newsroom/new-interest-and-ftl-penalty-remission-request-forms)

## Official form

[Official form](https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/your-tax-return/if-you-disagree-with-an-ato-decision/dispute-interest-or-penalties/remission-of-interest-charges/how-to-request-a-remission-of-interest-and-failure-to-lodge-penalties)

## Where this comes from

The official form is published by ato.gov.au; this page is a completion guide. Last checked on 2026-10-22.

## Full text and drafting notes

The full text and the drafting notes are not part of this public page. Signed-in firm accounts can read them at https://ailawframework.com/precedents/taxation/form-ato-gic-remission-application and through the signed-in MCP connector https://ailawframework.com/mcp/firm.

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*