Your tax return is due on Monday. Here’s what to do

Don’t forget: Your tax return is due on Monday.

(Or 17 May 2027 if you have an accountant.)

Here’s what to do.

Tax return

A tax return provides the ATO with information about your annual income and any deductions you may wish to claim, to determine if you’ve paid the correct amount of tax for the year.

When a person has paid too much tax over the financial year, they receive money back.

Anyone who hasn’t paid enough tax will owe the ATO money, and receive a tax bill.

This year, tax bills are due on 23 November.

Lodgement

The quickest way to lodge your tax return is online.

This is through myTax, an ATO system accessed through your myGov account.

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myTax pre-fills most personal information needed for a tax return and is usually processed within two weeks.

This can be accessed at my.gov.au.

An accountant or tax agent can also lodge your tax return, generally for a fee.

The ATO also accepts paper tax returns, lodged by mail.

Deadline

If you miss the deadline, you are expected to submit your return as soon as you can.

This is important for anyone expecting to pay a tax bill.

Tax still owing after 23 November can attract interest.

Personalised payment plans can be set up for eligible Australians struggling to repay their bill.

The ATO advises any person unsure of their tax bill or having difficulty making a payment to contact them directly or speak to their tax agent.