As an Australian tax resident* everyone has to lodge an Australian Tax Return with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to report your worldwide income regardless of whether this income is remitted to Australia.
The Australian tax year runs from 1st July to 30th June.
You will need to apply for a tax file number in order to lodge an Australian Tax Return.
If your income is below the tax free threshold ($18,200) you are still required to report your income to the ATO however, you may not need to lodge a tax return.
You can report your income by lodging a CU non lodgment form to the ATO advising them that your income is below the threshold.
*Must be a permanent resident visa holder or in a defacto relationship with someone with PR or an Australian Citizen.
We at GM Tax provide fixed fee quotes for advisory work and tax returns.
If you are living in Australia and would like a fixed fee proposal from a firm of UK & Australian tax advisors that understands the issues affecting individuals residing here including the different reporting requirements for temporary, permanent and working holiday visa holders please complete our online enquiry via our contact us button or by calling a GM Tax office closest to you.
Contact UsYou can apply via the ATO website.
The filing deadline will vary depending of whether you are lodging the tax return yourself of via a registered tax agent:
