Before you lodge
There is no fee for lodging an objection.
Before lodging an objection, you need to:
- understand the time limits, and what you can and can’t object to – see Eligibility to lodge an objection
- research the issue and prepare the objection, including what to include in your objection.
Individuals
Most individuals can lodge their objection online using ATO online services for individuals and sole traders. Lodging online is quick, easy and secure.
You can still lodge your objection using the PDF form if you prefer.
To lodge, go to the Objection form for taxpayers.
Businesses, including sole traders
Businesses (including sole traders) can lodge their objection online using either:
- Online services for business using myID
- Online services for individuals and sole traders via myGov.
Lodging online is quick, easy and secure.
You can still lodge your objection using the PDF /forms-and-instructions/objection-form-for-taxpayers - ato-LodgeusingthePDFformform if you prefer.
To lodge, go to the Objection form for taxpayers.
Authorising another person to lodge for you
Your tax agent can lodge an objection for you.
You may also authorise another person to lodge your objection for you and provide information on your behalf. The person must be listed as your authorised contact.
Your authorised contact can be:
- a spouse, relative or friend
- a legal personal representative, such as a trustee, executor, administrator of a deceased estate, or person holding a power of attorney.
An authorised contact (who is not your tax agent) can't lodge an objection online. They can either:
- prepare material for you to include in an objection that you lodge online
- lodge it using the paper Objection form for taxpayers or by writing an objection letter.
They must include a signed declaration when lodging an objection on your behalf.
For information on updating or nominating an authorised contact, see:
Tax professionals
To lodge an objection on behalf of a client, go to the Objection form for tax professionals.