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Tax Return Deadlines in Australia (2026 Guide)

31 October 2026 falls on a Saturday, so self-lodged returns are due 2 November. How the tax agent extension to 15 May works, and who does not get it.

12 August 2026 · 13 min read
Sole traders · Deadlines and obligations

Do Uber Eats Drivers Pay GST in Australia?

Uber Eats delivery sits under the $75,000 GST threshold, unlike rideshare. What the two turnover tests mean, and what one night of passengers does.

22 September 2026
Sole traders · Deadlines and obligations

Delivery Driver Tax Deductions in Australia (2026)

What delivery drivers can claim in Australia: the vehicle method that changes on a scooter, platform fees, the bag, phone and tolls, and when GST starts.

21 September 2026
Sole traders · Deadlines and obligations

Do Tradies Charge GST? Registering, Quoting and Invoicing

When a tradie has to charge GST, how to quote a homeowner against a builder, the 7 things a tax invoice needs, and what to do if you are not registered.

11 September 2026
Deadlines and obligations · Sole traders

GST Registration Threshold in Australia: When to Register

The GST registration threshold is $75,000 of turnover, tested two ways over a rolling 12 months. When you must register, the 21 days, and when you do not.

8 September 2026
Deadlines and obligations · Sole traders

What Is a BAS in Australia? A Plain-English Guide

A BAS reports GST, PAYG withholding and instalments to the ATO. Who has to lodge one, when it is due, and why most small businesses fill in three boxes.

29 August 2026
Companies · Deadlines and obligations

Dormant Company Obligations in Australia

Your company stopped trading. It still has to lodge a return and pay ASIC $342 a year. What you owe, and when deregistering is the cheaper answer.

12 August 2026
Deadlines and obligations

Years Behind on Tax Returns? How to Catch Up in Australia

Years of unlodged tax returns in Australia: what the ATO actually does, what the late lodgement penalty costs, and how to catch up before 31 October 2026.

8 August 2026
Deadlines and obligations

What Happens If You Don't Lodge a Tax Return in Australia?

The ATO warns you before it fines you. What really happens if you do not lodge a tax return in Australia, the penalty, and when you are not liable.

8 August 2026

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