Is Your Tax Return Due on 31 October 2026?

If you are not registered with a tax agent, your 2025-26 individual tax return is generally due for lodgement by 31 October 2026.

With the deadline only a few weeks away, now is a good time to ensure your tax affairs are up to date and your return is ready to be lodged.

Not Using a Tax Agent?

If you lodge your own tax return, you should start gathering the information you need now, including:

• Employment income and government payments
• Interest and dividend income
• Investment and rental property information
• Work-related expenses and other deductions
• Private health insurance details and other relevant tax records

Leaving it until late October can make it difficult to obtain missing information and may increase the risk of errors.

Need More Time?

If you are unable to lodge by 31 October 2026, you may be eligible for an extended lodgement deadline by registering with a registered tax agent before the deadline.

Depending on your circumstances and lodgement history, the ATO’s tax agent lodgement program may allow lodgement as late as:

• 31 March 2027 for some taxpayers, or
• 15 May 2027 for eligible clients.

To access these extended due dates, you generally need to be on a tax agent’s client list before the 31 October deadline.

We Can Help

If you have not yet arranged for your 2025-26 tax return to be prepared and would like additional time to lodge, contact our office as soon as possible.

We can assess your eligibility for the tax agent lodgement program, help you meet your tax obligations, and ensure your return is prepared accurately and on time.

Don’t wait until the end of October. Contact us now to discuss your tax return and whether an extended lodgement deadline may be available to you.