Latest ATO News and Alerts

1. ATO warns taxpayers: Don’t lodge yet!

   The ATO reminds taxpayers to wait to lodge their income tax return until pre-fill is complete.

2. Changes to income tax return amendment period for business

   Businesses now have more time to request amendments to tax returns for income years starting on or after 1 July, 2024.

3. From 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026

   Check the fuel tax credit rates for non-business from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.

4. Average dividend and franking credit yields

   Find the average monthly dividend and franking credit yields on a share portfolio comprising the All Ordinaries Index.

5. Open consultation

   You can participate in our open consultation. We encourage you to have your say.

6. Does your business pay contractors?

   Work out if you need to lodge a Taxable payments annual report online by 28 August to avoid penalties.

7. Income from shares in listed companies

   Guidance for passive investment income from shares in listed companies.

8. Interest income

   Guidance relating to interest income from passive investments.

9. Tax governance guidance for passive investors

   Guidance to help Top 500 private groups with passive investments to develop effective tax governance.

10. Small business tax questions answered by joining ATO Community

    Running a small business is rewarding, but navigating your tax and super obligations can be overwhelming.

11. Practitioner lodgment service user guide

    How to use the practitioner lodgment service (PLS) to support your SBR-enabled software documentation.

12. Advice under development – income tax issues

    We are developing advice and guidance on the following income tax issues.

13. From 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026

    Check the fuel tax credit rates for business from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.

14. Key changes

    Learn about key system updates in Online services for agents.

15. Communication history

    Find out how you can access most communications we send to you and your clients.