Annual Return Lodgment Due Date

It is important to get all the SMSF affairs up to date with the ATO.

In general, the important lodgment and payment due dates for SMSF Annual Returns are:

• 31 October: If the SMSF have one or more prior year returns outstanding, lodgment is due on 31 October in the same year.
• 28 February: The newly established SMSFs are required to lodge the first annual return and pay any tax due, by 28 February of the following year.
• 15 May: If the SMSF Annual Returns are not required to be lodged earlier the due date is generally on the 15 May of the following year.

Penalties may apply if there is a failure to lodge the SMSF Annual Return on time. Click here for more information on key lodgment due dates.

If we act as Tax Agent for your Fund you can send us the supporting documents to start the accounting process. Click here for the documents we require.