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Key Dates – March/April 2026

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21 March: Lodge and pay February 2026 monthly business activity statement.

31 March :  Lodge tax return for companies and super funds with total income of more than $2 million in the latest year lodged (excluding large and medium taxpayers), unless the return was due earlier.

  • Payment for companies and super funds in this category is also due by this date.

Lodge tax return for individuals and trusts whose latest return resulted in a tax liability of $20,000 or more, excluding large and medium trusts.

  • Payment for individuals and trusts in this category is due as advised on their notice of assessment.

 21 April : Due date for quarter 3 (Jan – March 2026) PAYG instalment activity statement for head companies of consolidated groups.

  • Lodge and pay March 2025 monthly business activity statement.

 28 April :  Pay quarter 3 (Jan – March 2026) PAYG instalment

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