Do you need to lodge a tax return?

Do you have to lodge?

There are a number of reasons you may have to lodge a tax return for the 2008–09 income year (1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009).

You can work through our online tool Do I need to lodge a tax return?

Alternatively, check each reason listed below, in order, from Reason 1 to Other reasons. If you:

• find a reason that applies to your circumstances, you must lodge a tax return; you do not need to read any further.
   
• don’t find a reason that applies to you, then you may need to complete a Non-lodgment advice.

Last Modified: Monday, 5 October 2009