Published: 22 June 2026
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.
If you lodge your tax return too early, some of your information may not be ready.
Waiting until late July allows time for most of your details to pre-fill in ATO myTax. This can help you avoid mistakes and reduce the chance you’ll need to amend your tax return later.
Before you lodge, check your information is complete and your details are up to date.
Find out more about what you need to know to get ready for tax time on the myGov website.
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