If you are affected by a natural disaster we will work with you to help you sort out your tax affairs when you are ready.
We've set up a dedicated emergency support info line to make it easier for you. Call 1300 304 975 and one of our officers will discuss your situation and the best way we can help. If you receive mail from us that you are not ready to deal with, don't worry about it. Give us a call on 1300 304 975 and we can sort things out.
In an effort to ease the burden on people suffering personal and financial loss during natural disasters, we may extend the:
due dates for lodgment and payment of activity statements for people and businesses in disaster affected areas
lodgment date for fringe benefits tax (FBT) returns and payment for any FBT owing
deadline for superannuation guarantee charge statements.
We may be able to help by:
fast tracking refunds
giving you extra time to pay debts – without interest charges
giving you more time to meet activity statement, income tax and other lodgment obligations - without penalties.
Just call us on 1300 304 975 when you're ready and we can discuss your circumstances and the best way to help you. If you need help reconstructing your records register online at www.ato.gov.au/assistancevisit.
Tax agents can call us on 13 72 86, Fast Key Code 5.