Non-lodgment advice 2020

Complete this form if you do not need to lodge a tax return for the 2020 income year.

If you’re unsure whether you need to lodge, use our Do I need to lodge a tax return? tool to find out.

On this page:

• submit a non-lodgment advice online
• How to access the paper 2020 Non-lodgment advice

Submit a non-lodgment advice online

Warning:

This information may not apply to the current year. Check the content carefully to ensure it is applicable to your circumstances.

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The quickest way to tell us you don't need to lodge is online through ATO online services via myGov.

You will get immediate confirmation that you have fulfilled your tax obligations when you lodge online.

Next step:

You will first need to log in to myGov, select ATO then follow the steps below:

• from the menu select, Tax
• from the dropdown list select: Lodgments
• select: Non-lodgment advice

If you don’t have a myGov account linked to the ATO, you'll need to set one up first.

See also:

• Get started with myGov and ATO online services

How to access the paper 2020 Non-lodgment advice

You can download this publication in Portable Document Format (PDF) – download Non-lodgment advice 2020 (PDF 162KB)This link will download a file NAT 2586 to lodge your non-lodgment advice by mail.

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• phone our Publications Distribution Service on 1300 720 092.

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