How to get the Individual tax return 2026

Get the Individual tax return

Download a copy of Tax return for individuals (NAT 2541 (PDF, 752KBThis link will download a file)

Get the Individual tax return instructions

Also available are these instructions containing more technical information:

• Individual supplementary tax return instructions 2026

What you can do with the individual tax return

Using the Tax return for individuals, you can lodge your tax return by paper.

Most paper tax returns are processed within 50 business days.

Better ways to lodge a tax return

To get your refund faster – generally within 10 business days – lodge online with myTax.

Lodge now with myTax

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