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  • Tax return for individuals 2020

    To get your refund faster – generally within 2 weeks – join over 3 million Australians and lodge your tax return online with myTax this year.

    Benefits of lodging with myTax

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    Fastest way to get a refund

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    Helpful messages to guide you

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    Lodge now with myTax

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    How to access the paper 2020 Tax return

    Attention

    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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    You can download this form in Portable Document Format Tax return for individuals 2020 (PDF 901KB)This link will download a file NAT 2541 to lodge your paper tax return by mail. Most refunds are issued within 50 business days of lodgment.

    You may also need Individual tax return instructions 2020.

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      Last modified: 28 May 2020QC 61726