21 June
- Lodge and pay May 2021 monthly business activity statement.
25 June
- Lodge and pay 2021 Fringe benefits tax annual return for tax agents if lodging electronically.
30 June
- Super guarantee contributions must be paid by this date to qualify for a tax deduction in the 2020–21 financial year.
07 July
- The ATO will start full processing of the 2021 tax returns (No point in booking to have your return prepared before this.)
14 July
- Single Touch Payroll reports must be finalized by this date – Employees should wait for this before booking in to complete their return and avoid errors.
16 July
- The ATO will start paying refunds from this date
- The ATO will aim to process returns within 12 BUSINESS DAYS of lodgment
- Clients only receive extended due dates if registered with a Tax agent prior to 30 June AND had lodged prior year returns on time. (31 October is the due date for everyone else.)
- If you do not need to lodge a tax return, you still need to advise the ATO of this, otherwise they will record you as being overdue and this can affect your ability to receive centrelink benefits among other things.
- Clients may receive a confirmation of refund SMS message from the ATO. This SMS lets you know your tax return has been finalized and when to expect the refund in your nominated bank account.