Media: Track the progress of your tax return online
https://tv.ato.gov.au/media/bi9or7odo7ji6uExternal Link (Duration: 49 sec)
Processing timeframes
Most online returns are processed within 12 business days, however if we need to manually process it, it may take up to 30 calendar days.
Paper returns may take up to 10 weeks (50 business days) to process. It can take up to 7 weeks for paper returns to show in our systems.
If your tax return requires manual checks, it may take longer to process.
If you have forgotten to include something in your tax return or made a mistake, you need to amend your tax return.
Check online using ATO online services
If you link the ATO to your myGov account, you can check the progress of your tax return or amendments using ATO online services.
To check the progress of your tax return:
- Sign in to myGovExternal Link.
- Select ATO from your linked services.
- From the home page select Manage tax returns.
- Select the income year you are checking.
The status shows how your tax return is progressing.
If you don't have a myGov account, it's easy to create a myGov account and link it to us.
Check the progress in the ATO app
To check the progress of your 2025–26 tax return in the ATO app:
- log in to the ATO app
- select Your tax return for 2025–26.
The status will be displayed on the screen within the ATO app. Use the help function for more information by selecting '?' from the top right-hand side of the screen in the app.
Download the ATO app on your phone or tablet, if you haven't already. It is free to download and use.
Check by phone
Use our self-help phone service at any time:
- Phone 13 28 65 and have your tax file number ready.
- Choose option 1 and then option 1.
Check with your registered tax agent
If you lodge through a registered tax agent, you can check your tax return progress using the ATO app, ATO online services, or ask your tax agent to check it for you.