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Application for extension of time to lodge an objection: Objections

Documents to provide us for to object to our decision about applications for an extension of time to lodge an objection.

Last updated 19 February 2017

We need specific documents and information to process an objection to our decision about an application for an extension of time to lodge an objection.

Providing this information up front will reduce delays.

If you wish to lodge an objection about an application for an extension of time to lodge an objection, you'll need to:

  • complete and submit the relevant objection form (for taxpayers or tax professionals)
  • provide the supporting information listed below.

Supporting information required

If you have previously given us any of the information listed below, you don't need to resend it.

The information we need includes:

  • the cause of the delay in lodging your objection request
  • details of the efforts you made to ensure it was lodged on time
  • when you first became aware that the relevant taxation decision (for example, your assessment notice) was incorrect
  • how you found out the decision was incorrect
  • copies of your original assessment notice, return or other documents and correspondence relating to the decision.

Next steps:

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