How to file extension of tax returns in Australia?

How to file an extension for a tax return in Australia?

The tax deadline always seems to be stressful. But, timely lodging of your tax return each year for income earned in Australia makes it simple and easy. Compliance with tax deadlines boosts your annual tax return preparation and makes filing tax returns hassle-free.

The key date for filing tax return 2020 is October 31. October 31 is the due date for filing the tax return for the income earned during the previous financial year (July 1- June 30). However, you can get help with tax return deadlines if you file via a professional tax agent or Accountant.

You can file your tax return through Meru Accounting’s online tax return quickly and easily in just a few minutes. Taking tax return help from our professional tax experts ensures double-check of your tax return before lodging with ATO. We can also assist in figuring out your tax return refund status along with an extension for tax return.

When can you do your tax return in Australia?

If you’re lodging your tax return, then you must complete your tax return between July 1 and October 30. To avoid last minutes hassles, it is advisable to lodge your tax return during July or August.

Why should you lodge your return before the deadline?

If you don’t lodge your return before the tax deadline, you could face penalties and interest charges from the ATO. Even if you didn’t work for the particular financial year, you still need to inform the ATO by submitting a Non- Lodgment Advice.

What if you miss the tax return deadline?

If you fail to lodge your tax return before the deadline, the Australian tax laws authorize the ATO to levy a penalty of $222 for the first 28 days past the deadline. The penalty increases by a further penalty of $222 after each following period of 28 days till the maximum limit of $1,110.

You may have to pay the General Interest charges (GIC) owing to unpaid tax such as:

• Any tax and penalty charges that are due or unpaid.
• If any shortfall in the income tax installments.

For any further information on penalties, you can visit the official site of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

How can you get a tax return deadline extension?

Meru accounting can help with tax return extension of the tax deadline not late to the 15 May next year. ATO extends the deadline for lodging a tax return if you do your taxes through tax agents and accountants.
To get yourself eligible for an extension of your tax return, you must meet the following condition:

• –> You hired a tax agent like Meru Accounting before the tax deadline of 31 October.
• –> You have no previous outstanding tax debt with ATO.
• –> You have no overdue or unlodged tax returns of the previous financial year.
• –> You have no outstanding child support debt.

Meru Accounting‘s professional tax experts have assisted thousands of taxpayers each year to get an extension of the tax deadline. Confused regarding your eligibility for extension tax returns? No worries get in touch with your accountants from Meru Accounting account, to verify your ATO records for eligibility.

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