Tax Return Deadline Australia 2026 (Individuals)
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For individuals lodging their own return, the ATO states the due date is 31 October each year (or next business day if it falls on a weekend/public holiday).
What this means for 2026
- If you self-lodge for the 2025-26 return cycle, monitor the official ATO deadline page before filing.
- If using a registered tax agent, concessional dates may apply only if you are engaged in time.
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Next step
- Estimate likely position with the Tax Return Calculator
- Cross-check taxable income in the Income Tax Calculator