ATO Tax Calendar
Key ATO dates for FY2025-26. BAS quarters, tax return deadlines, super guarantee dates, PAYG instalments, STP finalisation, and FBT returns.
FBT Return Due (Paper)
FBTFringe Benefits Tax return for FY2025-26. Paper lodgement deadline.
Salary Sacrifice Calculator →21 May 2026
11 days
FBT Return Due (Agent/Electronic)
FBTFringe Benefits Tax return for FY2025-26. Electronic or agent lodgement deadline.
Salary Sacrifice Calculator →25 June 2026
46 days
Tax Return Lodgement Opens
Tax ReturnThe ATO opens tax return lodgement for FY2025-26. Wait for your income statement to be marked 'tax ready' before lodging.
Calculate your tax →1 July 2026
52 days
Payday Super Starts
SuperFrom this date, employers must pay super at the same time as salary — not quarterly. A major change for employees and employers.
Salary Sacrifice Calculator →1 July 2026
52 days
STP Finalisation Due
STPEmployers must finalise Single Touch Payroll data. Your income statement will be 'tax ready' in myGov after this date.
Calculate your tax →14 July 2026
65 days
BAS Q4 Due
BASBusiness Activity Statement for April-June quarter. Lodge and pay by this date.
Sole Trader Deductions →28 July 2026
79 days
Super Guarantee Q4
SuperEmployer super contributions for April-June must be received by the fund by this date.
Salary Sacrifice Calculator →28 July 2026
79 days
28 July 2026
79 days
Tax Return Due (Self-Lodged)
Tax ReturnIf you're lodging your own tax return for FY2025-26, it's due by this date.
Calculate your tax →31 October 2026
174 days
Tax Return Due (Agent-Lodged)
Tax ReturnIf your tax agent is lodging for you, the extended deadline is usually mid-May. Check with your agent.
Calculate your tax →15 May 2027
370 days
BAS Q3 Due
BASBusiness Activity Statement for January-March quarter. Lodge and pay by this date.
28 April 2026
Past
Super Guarantee Q3
SuperEmployer super contributions for January-March must be received by the fund by this date.
28 April 2026
Past
PAYG Instalment Q3
PAYGPay As You Go instalment for January-March quarter.
28 April 2026
Past
BAS Q2 Due
BASBusiness Activity Statement for October-December quarter. Lodge and pay by this date.
28 February 2026
Past
PAYG Instalment Q2
PAYGPay As You Go instalment for October-December quarter.
28 February 2026
Past
Super Guarantee Q2
SuperEmployer super contributions for October-December must be received by the fund by this date.
28 January 2026
Past
BAS Q1 Due
BASBusiness Activity Statement for July-September quarter. Lodge and pay by this date.
28 October 2025
Past
Super Guarantee Q1
SuperEmployer super contributions for July-September must be received by the fund by this date.
28 October 2025
Past
PAYG Instalment Q1
PAYGPay As You Go instalment for July-September quarter.
28 October 2025
Past