Tax deadlines 2026–2029
Every tax date a private person deals with, years ahead. Add them to your calendar with a reminder a week before.
2026
November
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Pay tax owing if you lodged yourself
Tax owing for the year to 30 June 2026 is due by 21 November if you lodged your own return on time. Your notice of assessment shows the amount.
Everyone
2027
March
PAYG instalment 2 of 4
Second quarterly PAYG instalment for the income year that started on 1 July 2026. GST-registered sole traders lodge the activity statement on the same date.
Self-employed · Investors · Landlords
April
PAYG instalment 3 of 4
Third quarterly PAYG instalment for the income year that started on 1 July 2026. GST-registered sole traders lodge the activity statement on the same date.
Self-employed · Investors · Landlords
May
Tax return due through a tax agent
Most people who use a registered tax agent and were on the agent's list by 31 October have until 15 May to lodge the return for the income year that started on 1 July 2025. Your agent confirms your date.
Everyone
June
Last day for super contributions this income year
Personal super contributions must reach your fund by 30 June 2027 to count for the income year that started on 1 July 2026.
Everyone
July
New income year starts
The Australian income year runs from 1 July 2027 to 30 June of the following year.
Everyone
Income statement tax ready
Employers must finalise your income statement for the year to 30 June 2027 by 14 July, so you can lodge your return.
Employees
PAYG instalment 4 of 4
Fourth quarterly PAYG instalment for the income year that ended on 30 June 2027. GST-registered sole traders lodge the activity statement on the same date.
Self-employed · Investors · Landlords
October
Annual PAYG instalment
If you pay PAYG instalments once a year, the instalment for the year to 30 June 2027 is due by 21 October.
Self-employed · Investors · Landlords
PAYG instalment 1 of 4
First quarterly PAYG instalment towards the tax on business and investment income for the income year that started on 1 July 2027. GST-registered sole traders lodge the activity statement on the same date.
Self-employed · Investors · Landlords
November
Tax return due if you lodge yourself
Last day to lodge your tax return for the year to 30 June 2027 yourself. If you use a registered tax agent, you need to be on their client list by this date to get a later due date.
Everyone
Pay tax owing if you lodged yourself
Tax owing for the year to 30 June 2027 is due by 21 November if you lodged your own return on time. Your notice of assessment shows the amount.
Everyone
2028
February
PAYG instalment 2 of 4
Second quarterly PAYG instalment for the income year that started on 1 July 2027. GST-registered sole traders lodge the activity statement on the same date.
Self-employed · Investors · LandlordsEstimate
April
PAYG instalment 3 of 4
Third quarterly PAYG instalment for the income year that started on 1 July 2027. GST-registered sole traders lodge the activity statement on the same date.
Self-employed · Investors · LandlordsEstimate
May
Tax return due through a tax agent
Most people who use a registered tax agent and were on the agent's list by 31 October have until 15 May to lodge the return for the income year that started on 1 July 2026. Your agent confirms your date.
EveryoneEstimate
June
Last day for super contributions this income year
Personal super contributions must reach your fund by 30 June 2028 to count for the income year that started on 1 July 2027.
EveryoneEstimate
July
New income year starts
The Australian income year runs from 1 July 2028 to 30 June of the following year.
EveryoneEstimate
Income statement tax ready
Employers must finalise your income statement for the year to 30 June 2028 by 14 July, so you can lodge your return.
EmployeesEstimate
PAYG instalment 4 of 4
Fourth quarterly PAYG instalment for the income year that ended on 30 June 2028. GST-registered sole traders lodge the activity statement on the same date.
Self-employed · Investors · LandlordsEstimate
October
Annual PAYG instalment
If you pay PAYG instalments once a year, the instalment for the year to 30 June 2028 is due by 21 October.
Self-employed · Investors · LandlordsEstimate
PAYG instalment 1 of 4
First quarterly PAYG instalment towards the tax on business and investment income for the income year that started on 1 July 2028. GST-registered sole traders lodge the activity statement on the same date.
Self-employed · Investors · LandlordsEstimate
Tax return due if you lodge yourself
Last day to lodge your tax return for the year to 30 June 2028 yourself. If you use a registered tax agent, you need to be on their client list by this date to get a later due date.
EveryoneEstimate
November
Pay tax owing if you lodged yourself
Tax owing for the year to 30 June 2028 is due by 21 November if you lodged your own return on time. Your notice of assessment shows the amount.
EveryoneEstimate
2029
February
PAYG instalment 2 of 4
Second quarterly PAYG instalment for the income year that started on 1 July 2028. GST-registered sole traders lodge the activity statement on the same date.
Self-employed · Investors · LandlordsEstimate
April
PAYG instalment 3 of 4
Third quarterly PAYG instalment for the income year that started on 1 July 2028. GST-registered sole traders lodge the activity statement on the same date.
Self-employed · Investors · LandlordsEstimate
May
Tax return due through a tax agent
Most people who use a registered tax agent and were on the agent's list by 31 October have until 15 May to lodge the return for the income year that started on 1 July 2027. Your agent confirms your date.
EveryoneEstimate
June
Last day for super contributions this income year
Personal super contributions must reach your fund by 30 June 2029 to count for the income year that started on 1 July 2028.
EveryoneEstimate
July
New income year starts
The Australian income year runs from 1 July 2029 to 30 June of the following year.
EveryoneEstimate
Income statement tax ready
Employers must finalise your income statement for the year to 30 June 2029 by 14 July, so you can lodge your return.
EmployeesEstimate
PAYG instalment 4 of 4
Fourth quarterly PAYG instalment for the income year that ended on 30 June 2029. GST-registered sole traders lodge the activity statement on the same date.
Self-employed · Investors · LandlordsEstimate
October
Annual PAYG instalment
If you pay PAYG instalments once a year, the instalment for the year to 30 June 2029 is due by 21 October.
Self-employed · Investors · LandlordsEstimate
PAYG instalment 1 of 4
First quarterly PAYG instalment towards the tax on business and investment income for the income year that started on 1 July 2029. GST-registered sole traders lodge the activity statement on the same date.
Self-employed · Investors · LandlordsEstimate
Tax return due if you lodge yourself
Last day to lodge your tax return for the year to 30 June 2029 yourself. If you use a registered tax agent, you need to be on their client list by this date to get a later due date.
EveryoneEstimate
November
Pay tax owing if you lodged yourself
Tax owing for the year to 30 June 2029 is due by 21 November if you lodged your own return on time. Your notice of assessment shows the amount.
EveryoneEstimate
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