Tax time frequently asked questions

Lodging your 2008 income tax return

Tax time is a busy time of year for everyone. There is currently a high demand on our phones, so to save you time we’ve prepared answers to some of the frequently asked questions on the lodgment of tax returns.

If your questions are not covered here, please phone us on 13 28 61 about your personal tax matters or on 13 28 66 for business tax matters.

Sections within Lodging your 2008 income tax return

• Do I need to lodge an income tax return for 2008?
• What methods are available for me to lodge my tax return?
• When do I have to lodge my 2008 tax return?
• What penalties will I be charged if I don’t lodge my tax return on time?
• Where can I find my sequence number and other details so I can use e-tax?
• How long will e-tax be available?
• I have recently changed my name and/or address. Do I need to update my contact details before lodging my tax return?
• How do I order TaxPack 2008, the baby bonus claim form or other publications?
• What is the cents per kilometre method?
• I have incurred out-of-pocket child care expenses throughout 2008. How will I claim my Child Care Tax Rebate in 2008?
• I am missing one of my payment summaries. What do I do?
• I have lodged my tax return, where’s my refund?
• I don’t understand my notice of assessment. Can someone explain it to me?
• If it doesn’t add up
• How can I correct a mistake I’ve made on my tax return?
• My employer has been withholding extra amounts of tax from my pay – why hasn’t the balance of my Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) account been reduced?

Last Modified: Thursday, 2 July 2009