Key dates coming up in 2026
Some key dates from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) add these to your calendar and check back regulary to find out what’s coming up.
21 Sep 2026 Activity statements
August monthly activity statements – final date for lodgment and payment.
30 Sep 2026 Single Touch Payroll (STP) closely-held payees
End-of-year finalisation declaration through STP for closely held payees due for employers who have both closely held payees and arm’s length employees.
30 Sep 2026 Annual TFN withholding report
Annual TFN withholding report for closely-held trusts where a trustee has been required to withhold amounts from payments to beneficiaries during the previous financial year – final date for lodgment.
NOTE:
- As some dates may vary, please ensure you contact the Australian Taxation Office to double check any dates in question.
- When the due date for lodgment or payment falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday, it may be done on the next business day.