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Late Tax Return? How To Lodge Your Overdue Tax Returns – Fast!


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Lodge Late Tax Returns in Just Minutes:


The 2024 tax return deadline was 31 October 2024. If you haven’t lodged a 2024 tax return yet, it’s time to get it done!

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Did you know you can finish any late tax returns from 2010–2024?

Do you have an overdue tax return? Or maybe several late tax returns you’re avoiding?

The ATO never forgets about a tax return you missed. It is important to get them all done, because the ATO could start to apply hidden debts and penalties that grow over time.

Don’t worry, you’re in the right place. At Etax you can complete any late tax returns from 2010 to 2024.

And the best part is, the simple online system means you finish your late returns in just minutes, with no appointments and no fuss. The Etax online tax return is fast, easy and available 24/7:

  1. Just register your details, select the tax year, enter a few numbers, and your late tax returns will be done before you know it.
  2. Next, your return is checked by a qualified accountant. Your accountant contacts you with any questions or ideas for improving your tax refund.
  3. They’ll lodge it at the ATO and follow it up if needed – which means you can put those tax returns behind you and let a qualified accountant take care of the details.

It’s never too late to lodge a late tax return but the ATO never forgets!

Lodge late tax returns ASAP to avoid ATO penalties.

You must lodge a return for every year you earned income. Not lodging a tax return may result in accruing penalties that increase over time.

Remember:

  • Lodge your late returns ASAP to avoid ATO fines and interest and ‘hidden’ ATO debts that can come back later.
  • If you don’t owe the ATO any money, lodging late usually won’t incur penalties, but it’s important to get it all done.
  • Whether it’s one overdue tax return, or ten of them, the sooner you lodge, the better.
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Here are the most common questions we hear about late tax returns…

“I can’t find my Income Statement or PAYG and I don’t have any record of my income…”

  • Did you misplace your PAYG payment summary or group certificate for a particular tax year?
  • Did your employer not give you an Income Statement?

Don’t worry: Your Etax accountant will fetch tax records directly from the ATO to help complete your tax return. This includes your PAYG summary or Income Statement, plus income from bank interest and government agencies like Centrelink.

For all late tax returns, we will check information from the ATO. Unfortunately, sometimes the ATO did not receive information from your old employers, etc. If this is the case, we still help get your return lodged properly anyway.

“I had no income” or “I earned less than the tax free threshold

If your income is below the tax free threshold or you had no income, it is still necessary to notify the ATO. Instead of lodging a late tax return, you need to submit an ATO “Non-Lodgement Advice” (NLA). This informs the ATO that you did not earn enough income to lodge a tax return for that year.

If you think this applies to you, please start and sign a return for the years you have outstanding. Then send us a message using “My Messages” in the top menu. We’ll check your records with the ATO, confirm whether you need to lodge a late tax return or a Non-Lodgement Advice.

Special offer for all Etax clients: If you need a Non-Lodgement Advice instead of a late tax return, we’ll do it for you, free of charge!

“I am afraid of owing the ATO money” or “I can’t afford to pay my overdue taxes”

Don’t worry, if you can’t afford to pay an ATO tax bill, the Etax support team can help you arrange a payment schedule with the ATO instead.

Remember, if you ignore your late tax returns, ATO fines, interest and penalties can really add up. ATO debts never go away – they just get bigger and bigger. The longer you wait, the harder it is to catch up.

You can do your late tax returns in minutes, with friendly accountant support

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*Please note: The information above is general in nature. Etax Accountants cannot guarantee that the ATO won’t charge late fees because this will depend on your individual tax history. However, we can negotiate with the ATO on your behalf to minimise any penalties. A review and advice is provided by a review accountant, after you enter a tax return at Etax.com.au. Final assessment of your return and refund amount lies solely with the Australian Taxation Office.

Finally, for detailed advice relating to your personal circumstances, please:

  • Ring and speak to one of our accountants on 1300 693 829, OR
  • Start your tax return online and Live Chat with an accountant as you go, or send us a secure message from within your return.

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Your return will be reviewed and checked twice before lodgement – giving you the confidence it was done right.

Important Dates and Tax Deadlines

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