Lodgment · Reference
Tax Return Lodgment Deadlines Australia
Use this page when you care about lodgment season timing for individuals, sole traders, or tax agents and want a clearer path into the calendar than the full mixed-obligation view.
What this view is for
Use it to isolate tax return season and lodgment-heavy dates from BAS, super, and payroll obligations that are not relevant to the filing path you are checking.
What to look for
- Tax return lodgment opening and self-lodgment season milestones
- Month pages that are especially important for individuals and tax agents
- Next-step links into calculators and compliance guidance
Next steps
Open the lodgment-focused calendar view, then move into the Tax Return Calculator or deadlines and compliance hub when you need more than just the date.
FAQ
Do I need to lodge a tax return?
Most people must lodge a tax return if any tax was withheld from income during the year, or if taxable income exceeded the $18,200 tax-free threshold. Lodging is also required in other cases, such as business or sole-trader income, a capital gains event, or repayment income above the HELP threshold. If your income was below the threshold and no tax was withheld, you may instead be able to submit a non-lodgment advice to the ATO. If tax was withheld but your income was low, lodging usually returns the withheld amount to you as a refund.