07/05/2026
Dr Anya Sharma has just finished another long clinic day in Sydney. June is closing, receipts are scattered across her desk, and the practical question isn’t academic at all. It’s simple and urgent: what tax return dates apply, what can wait, and what absolutely can’t.
By Panbo Ye, CFP® FCPA SSA® | Founder, Everglow
Who this article is for: Australian professionals, SME owners, trustees, SMSF members, and new migrants who need a clear view of tax return dates and the planning decisions attached to them.
TL;DR
- For the 2025 to 2026 financial year, the Australian financial year runs from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.
- Individual self-lodgers generally need to lodge by 31 October 2026.
- Individuals who are properly on a registered tax agent’s lodgment program typically have until 15 May 2027.