11 Jan 2026
For most of our clients, the first few weeks back after Christmas go pretty quickly. You come back to a full inbox, a list of jobs to get moving again, and before you know it, January’s nearly done.
This is usually when tax deadlines start creeping up. So rather than letting them catch you off guard, I wanted to share a short list of ATO dates that are worth having on your radar early in the year. Nothing heavy. Just the key ones we see people miss when things get busy.
We’ve pulled these together so you can drop them straight into your calendar and stay on top of things.
Super guarantee contributions are due for the October to December quarter. This one catches people out every year. The payment needs to be received by the fund by this date, not just sent.
Monthly BAS lodgement and payment are due if you report monthly.
Quarterly BAS for the October to December period is due if you lodge yourself. It’s also a common income tax due date for some businesses that aren’t lodging through a tax agent.
Another monthly BAS due date for those on monthly reporting.
Quarterly BAS for the January to March period is due.
Exact dates can vary depending on how you lodge and whether you’re registered with a tax agent. If you’re not sure which dates apply to you, it’s better to check early than assume.
Most of the late lodgements and penalties we deal with aren’t because people don’t care. They happen because work ramps up, cash flow gets tight, and deadlines slip by.
Knowing what’s coming gives you time to plan. You can set money aside, get paperwork organised, and avoid the last-minute stress we see every year.
We help our clients stay on top of this stuff all year, not just when a deadline is looming. If you want help setting up reminders, planning cash flow around tax dates, or just confirming what applies to you, give us a call.
You can reach us on (07) 5409 2300 or email info@ftaaccountants.com.au.
A little bit of planning now usually makes the rest of the year a lot easier.
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