Guide to lodging your tax return

After you lodge - assessment, refunds and payments

Once you have lodged your tax return, we will tell you whether or not you are entitled to a refund or if you have to pay a tax debt.

What is your notice of assessment?

After we have processed your tax return, we will issue you with a notice of assessment. This tells you if you are entitled to a refund, or if you have a tax debt to pay.

You should check your notice of assessment and tell us if it's not correct.

How long do you have to wait for your assessment or refund?

We will issue your notice of assessment - and your refund if you are entitled to one - as quickly as we can, usually within 12 business days if you lodged electronically or in 42 business days if you lodged a paper return. If you provided your account details in your return, your refund will be paid directly to your account, making it even quicker to receive your money.

If you have a tax debt, the earliest you will have to pay it is 21 November. This date is independent of the date you lodge your tax return.

Changing your return or disputing a decision

If you think you made a mistake you can change your return. If you think we've made a mistake, you can contact us or object to your assessment.

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Sections within After you lodge - assessment, refunds and payments

• What is your notice of assessment?
• How long do you have to wait for your assessment or refund?
• Changing your return or disputing a decision