⚠ Disclaimer: Educational only. Not legal/tax/financial advice. Always verify on official government websites.
Australian residents can lodge their individual income tax return online through myGov at no cost. The ATO pre-fills most information from employers and banks.
📋 What You Need
- myGov account linked to ATO
- Tax File Number (TFN)
- Bank account for refund
- Records of non-pre-filled income
1
Log into myGov and open ATO
From July 1, click “Lodge tax return.”
2
Review all income sections
Check pre-filled data and add missing income.
3
Claim all deductions
Work-related: home office, uniforms, tools, self-education.
4
Check private health insurance
Confirm if you had qualifying private cover.
5
Lodge and track refund
Processing within 2 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tax return deadline?
October 31 each year.
Backpacker/working holiday visa?
Pay 15% tax on first $45,000 of income.