Lodge your tax return if you pay or receive child support

Published: 21 October 2026

The tax time deadline is approaching. Lodge your tax return or confirm your income with Child Support.

If you pay or receive Child Support and prepare your own tax return, you need to lodge it with the ATO by 31 October.

Keeping your income information up to date helps us work out your Child Support assessment using the most accurate information.

If you're not required to lodge a tax return, you need to:

  • submit a Non-Lodgment Advice with the ATO
  • confirm your income with Child Support.

Find out more about what to do at tax time if you paid or received child support.

Page last updated: 21 October 2026.
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