Tax Calendar

Australian Tax Calendar 2025–2026

Every ATO deadline explained in plain English — individual returns, BAS, PAYG instalments, super guarantee, FBT, and company tax. Links to forms with AI-powered field-by-field guidance.

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July 2025

21 Jul

Lodge & Pay June 2025 Monthly BAS

Monthly Business Activity Statement (BAS) for June 2025 due for lodgment and payment. Covers GST, PAYG withholding, and other tax obligations for the month.

28 Jul

Super Guarantee — Q4 2024–25 Due

Super guarantee contributions for the April–June 2025 quarter must be received by the super fund by this date. Late payments attract the Super Guarantee Charge (SGC) and are not tax-deductible.

28 Jul

Lodge & Pay Q4 2024–25 Activity Statement (Paper)

Quarterly activity statement for the fourth quarter of 2024–25 due for paper lodgers. Covers GST, PAYG instalments, and PAYG withholding for April–June 2025.

31 Jul

Lodge & Pay July 2025 Monthly BAS

Monthly Business Activity Statement for July 2025 due for monthly lodgers.

August 2025

21 Aug

Lodge & Pay July 2025 Monthly BAS

Monthly Business Activity Statement for July 2025 due for lodgment and payment.

25 Aug

Q4 2024–25 BAS — Agent Concession (Electronic)

Extended due date for quarterly BAS (Q4 2024–25) for registered tax agents lodging electronically. The standard 28 July deadline is extended to 25 August.

28 Aug

Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) Due

Businesses in the building and construction industry, cleaning, courier, or road freight must lodge a TPAR reporting payments to contractors for the 2024–25 financial year.

September 2025

21 Sep

Lodge & Pay August 2025 Monthly BAS

Monthly Business Activity Statement for August 2025 due for lodgment and payment.

30 Sep

Lodge Tax Returns — Entities with Overdue Prior Year Returns

Tax returns for all entities where one or more prior year returns were outstanding as at 30 June 2025 must be lodged by this date to avoid prosecution.

October 2025

21 Oct

Lodge & Pay September 2025 Monthly BAS

Monthly Business Activity Statement for September 2025 due for lodgment and payment.

28 Oct

Quarterly BAS — Q1 2025–26 Due

First quarter Business Activity Statement for July–September 2025. Covers GST, PAYG withholding, and PAYG instalments.

28 Oct

Super Guarantee — Q1 2025–26 Due

Super guarantee contributions for the July–September 2025 quarter must be received by the super fund by this date.

31 Oct

Individual Tax Return — Self-Lodged Deadline

Deadline for individuals to lodge their 2024–25 tax return if lodging without a registered tax agent. If you use a tax agent, the deadline is typically extended to 15 May 2026.

November 2025

21 Nov

Lodge & Pay October 2025 Monthly BAS

Monthly Business Activity Statement for October 2025 due for lodgment and payment.

25 Nov

Q1 2025–26 BAS — Agent Concession (Electronic)

Extended due date for Q1 BAS for registered tax agents lodging electronically.

December 2025

1 Dec

Payment Due — Large & Medium Taxpayers (Taxable)

Payment of income tax due for large and medium entities (companies and super funds) that were taxable in the latest year lodged. Lodgment was due 31 January 2026.

21 Dec

Lodge & Pay November 2025 Monthly BAS

Monthly Business Activity Statement for November 2025 due for lodgment and payment.

January 2026

21 Jan

Lodge & Pay December 2025 Monthly BAS

Monthly Business Activity Statement for December 2025 due for lodgment and payment.

28 Jan

Super Guarantee — Q2 2025–26 Due

Super guarantee contributions for the October–December 2025 quarter must be received by the super fund by this date.

31 Jan

Large & Medium Taxpayers — Tax Return Lodgment Due

Tax return lodgment due for taxable large and medium entities (companies, super funds, trusts with income >$10M). Payment for companies and super funds was due 1 December 2025.

31 Jan

Lodge & Pay January 2026 Monthly BAS

Monthly Business Activity Statement for January 2026 due for lodgment and payment.

February 2026

21 Feb

Lodge & Pay January 2026 Monthly BAS

Monthly Business Activity Statement for January 2026 due for lodgment and payment.

28 Feb

Quarterly BAS — Q2 2025–26 Due

Second quarter Business Activity Statement for October–December 2025 due.

28 Feb

Non-Taxable Large & Medium Entities — Return Due

Tax return lodgment due for non-taxable large and medium entities and new registrant large/medium taxpayers.

March 2026

21 Mar

Lodge & Pay February 2026 Monthly BAS

Monthly Business Activity Statement for February 2026 due for lodgment and payment.

31 Mar

Consolidated Groups — Tax Return Lodgment Due

Head companies of consolidated groups (with members >$2M income) must lodge by this date. Other consolidated groups have until 15 May 2026.

31 Mar

Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Year Ends

The FBT year ends on 31 March 2026. Employers should begin preparing FBT return calculations for the year ending 31 March 2026.

April 2026

21 Apr

Lodge & Pay March 2026 Monthly BAS

Monthly Business Activity Statement for March 2026 due for lodgment and payment.

28 Apr

Quarterly BAS — Q3 2025–26 Due

Third quarter Business Activity Statement for January–March 2026 due.

28 Apr

Super Guarantee — Q3 2025–26 Due

Super guarantee contributions for the January–March 2026 quarter must be received by the super fund by this date.

May 2026

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15 May

Individual & Company Tax Returns — Agent Lodgment Due

Extended deadline for individuals and companies using a registered tax agent. Tax returns for all remaining entities not required earlier and not eligible for the 5 June concession.

21 May

Lodge & Pay April 2026 Monthly BAS

Monthly Business Activity Statement for April 2026 due for lodgment and payment.

26 May

Q3 2025–26 BAS — Agent Concession (Electronic)

Extended due date for Q3 BAS for registered tax agents lodging electronically.

June 2026

5 Jun

Concessional Lodgment — Returns Due 15 May

Concessional lodgment date for tax returns that were due 15 May 2026, provided both the prior year and current year returns will be non-taxable or result in a refund.

21 Jun

Lodge & Pay May 2026 Monthly BAS

Monthly Business Activity Statement for May 2026 due for lodgment and payment.

25 Jun

FBT Return — Electronic Lodgment Due

Annual Fringe Benefits Tax return for the FBT year ending 31 March 2026 due for electronic lodgment via a registered tax agent.

30 Jun

End of Financial Year (EOFY) 2025–26

End of the Australian financial year. Trust distribution resolutions must be made by this date. Superannuation contributions must be received by this date to be deductible in 2025–26.

July 2026

14 Jul

STP Finalisation Due

Employers must finalise Single Touch Payroll (STP) data for the 2025–26 financial year. This lodges employees' year-to-date amounts with the ATO.

21 Jul

Lodge & Pay June 2026 Monthly BAS

Monthly Business Activity Statement for June 2026 due for lodgment and payment.

28 Jul

Quarterly BAS — Q4 2025–26 Due

Fourth quarter Business Activity Statement for April–June 2026 due. This is the last BAS for the 2025–26 financial year.

28 Jul

Super Guarantee — Q4 2025–26 Due

Super guarantee contributions for the April–June 2026 quarter must be received by the super fund by this date.

Quarterly BAS Deadlines

Most small businesses lodge BAS quarterly. Due dates follow the 28th of the month after each quarter ends. Registered tax agents get extended lodgment dates for electronic lodgment.

Q1
28 Oct 2025
Jul–Sep 2025
Agent: 25 Nov 2025
Q2
28 Feb 2026
Oct–Dec 2025
Agent: 28 Feb 2026
Q3
28 Apr 2026
Jan–Mar 2026
Agent: 26 May 2026
Q4
28 Jul 2026
Apr–Jun 2026
Agent: 25 Aug 2026
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Super Guarantee Schedule

Employers must pay super guarantee at 12% of ordinary time earnings. Contributions must be received by the super fund by the quarterly deadline — initiation is not enough. Late payments incur the Super Guarantee Charge (SGC).

Q1 (Jul–Sep)
28 October 2025
Q2 (Oct–Dec)
28 January 2026
Q3 (Jan–Mar)
28 April 2026
Q4 (Apr–Jun)
28 July 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the individual tax return deadline in Australia?
If you lodge your own tax return without a registered tax agent, it is due by 31 October 2025. If you use a registered tax agent, the deadline is extended to 15 May 2026, with a further concessional date of 5 June 2026 for certain non-taxable or refund returns.
What happens if I miss my BAS lodgment deadline?
Late BAS lodgment attracts a failure-to-lodge penalty of $313 per 28-day period (up to a maximum of $1,565) for small entities. General Interest Charge (GIC) also applies on unpaid GST. The ATO may also suspend your lodgment program if you are repeatedly late.
When are super guarantee contributions due?
Super guarantee contributions must be received by the super fund by the 28th day of the month following each quarter: 28 October (Q1), 28 January (Q2), 28 April (Q3), and 28 July (Q4). If the 28th falls on a weekend, the due date moves to the next business day. Late payments incur the Super Guarantee Charge (SGC) and lose tax deductibility.
Do I need to pay PAYG instalments quarterly?
If the ATO issues you a PAYG instalment notice, you generally need to pay quarterly by the same dates as your BAS: 28 October, 28 February, 28 April, and 28 July. You can vary your instalment amount if you expect your tax liability to be different from the ATO's calculated amount.
What is the FBT return deadline?
The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year runs from 1 April to 31 March. The FBT return is due by 21 May following the end of the FBT year (21 May 2026 for the year ending 31 March 2026). If lodged electronically through a registered tax agent, the deadline is extended to 25 June 2026.
When is the deadline for company tax returns?
Company tax return deadlines depend on the entity's size. Large and medium entities (income >$10M) must lodge by 31 January 2026. Other consolidated groups must lodge by 31 March 2026. All remaining companies using a tax agent must lodge by 15 May 2026. Payment due dates also vary by entity size.
Can my tax agent extend my lodgment deadline?
Yes. Registered tax agents have access to the ATO lodgment program which provides extended due dates for most clients. The standard extension is to 15 May for individuals and companies. However, large and medium entities have earlier deadlines that cannot be extended, and clients with overdue prior year returns may lose their extension.
What are the penalties for late lodgment with the ATO?
The ATO imposes a Failure to Lodge (FTL) penalty of $313 per 28-day period for small entities, up to a maximum of $1,565. Larger entities face higher penalties. General Interest Charge (GIC) accrues on unpaid tax from the due date. Repeated late lodgment may result in suspension from the lodgment program and increased scrutiny.

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This tax calendar is provided as a reference guide. Deadlines may change due to ATO announcements, legislative changes, or disaster declarations. Always verify with the ATO website or a qualified tax professional.

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