What to lodge
These obligations have different due dates depending on your circumstances, and may be due monthly, quarterly or yearly.
- Tax return (current year)
- Tax return (prior years)
- Business activity statement
- Goods and services tax (GST) annual return
- Excise returns
- Fringe benefits tax return
- Self-managed super fund annual return
- Taxable payments annual report
The quickest way to lodge is online. You can also choose to use a registered tax or BAS agentExternal Link to lodge on your behalf.
If you're not sure if you need to lodge, use our Do I need to lodge a tax return tool.
Due dates
Tax returns, activity statements, other documents and information must be lodged or returned by certain dates. The due dates are set out in the following web pages:
- Lodgment due dates by topic
- Excise returns
- Alcohol clients
- Fuel clients
- Self-managed super fund annual return
- Taxable payments annual report
If you can't lodge by the due date, you should contact us as soon as possible so we can work together to reduce the risk of penalty.
Find out more at If you don't lodge.
Help and support
For more help and support see:
Information for individuals and businesses preparing tax returns and business activity statements and reports.