Tax return for individuals 2019

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

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How to access the paper 2019 Tax return

You can download this form in Portable Document Format Tax return for individuals 2019 (PDF 401KB)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 2019.

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Use Individual tax return instructions 2019 to fill in this tax return.