Protect yourself against tax time scams
Learn how to spot scams, fake myGov messages and suspicious links to protect yourself this tax time.
Wait for pre-fill before lodging your tax return
Wait until late July to lodge your tax return. Most of your income and Centrelink payment information should be pre-filled and help you avoid mistakes.
Submit your 2024-25 Family Tax Benefit lump sum claim
You have until 30 June 2026 to submit your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) lump sum claim and confirm your family income for the 2024-25 financial year.
Watch out for fake charity and No Interest Loan scams
Scammers are pretending to be charities and No Interest Loan providers on social media to steal your personal information.
Confirm your 2024-25 family income for Family Tax Benefit by 30 June 2026
If you got Family Tax Benefit (FTB) in the 2024-25 financial year, you need to confirm your family income.
If you got Child Care Subsidy in 2024-25, confirm your family income now
You need to confirm your family income for Child Care Subsidy (CCS) before 30 June 2026.
Prepare for tax time
Get ready for tax time by checking what you need to know and do based on your circumstances.
When to update your accommodation details for Rent Assistance
If you get Rent Assistance you should update your accommodation details within 14 days if there’s a change.
It’s time to estimate your 2026-27 family income
You need to estimate your family income, so we pay you the right amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Care Subsidy (CCS).