Ato Key Dates August 2022

ATO Key Dates for August 2022

Tax Returns

August 2022 marks the start of the new financial year, and with it a new range of tax filing deadlines. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released the following key dates to keep in mind for tax returns:

• August 5th, 2022: Tax returns for the 2021/2022 financial year begin to be accepted.
• September 14th, 2022: Deadline to lodge tax returns for the 2021/2022 financial year.
• October 14th, 2022: Deadline to lodge tax returns for the 2021/2022 financial year for paper lodgers.
• November 14th, 2022: Deadline to lodge tax returns for the 2021/2022 financial year for those who are eligible to receive a tax return from the ATO.

Payments

In addition to the tax return dates, August 2022 also marks the start of the new payment cycle. Here are the key payment dates to keep in mind:

• August 5th, 2022: Payments for the 2021/2022 financial year begin to be accepted.
• October 14th, 2022: Deadline to pay taxes for the 2021/2022 financial year.
• November 14th, 2022: Deadline to pay taxes for the 2021/2022 financial year for those who are eligible to receive a tax return from the ATO.

Tax Credits

The ATO also offers a range of tax credits to those who meet certain criteria. Here are the key dates to keep in mind for tax credits:

• August 5th, 2022: Tax credits for the 2021/2022 financial year begin to be accepted.
• September 14th, 2022: Deadline to apply for tax credits for the 2021/2022 financial year.
• October 14th, 2022: Deadline to apply for tax credits for the 2021/2022 financial year for paper lodgers.
• November 14th, 2022: Deadline to apply for tax credits for the 2021/2022 financial year for those who are eligible to receive a tax return from the ATO.

Tax Offsets

Finally, the ATO also offers a range of tax offsets to those who meet certain criteria. Here are the key dates to keep in mind for tax offsets:

• August 5th, 2022: Tax offsets for the 2021/2022 financial year begin to be accepted.
• September 14th, 2022: Deadline to apply for tax offsets for the 2021/2022 financial year.
• October 14th, 2022: Deadline to apply for tax offsets for the 2021/2022 financial year for paper lodgers.
• November 14th, 2022: Deadline to apply for tax offsets for the 2021/2022 financial year for those who are eligible to receive a tax return from the ATO.

By keeping these key dates in mind, taxpayers can ensure that their taxes are filed and paid in a timely manner and take advantage of any tax credits or offsets they may be eligible for.

It is always important to check with the ATO for the most up-to-date information on tax filing deadlines and payment dates. The ATO also provides a range of online resources and support to help taxpayers understand their rights and obligations when filing their taxes.