Automatic ATO lodgement and payment deferrals 

The Tax Office will now apply automatic lodgement and payment deferrals for company 2018–19 income tax returns to a new due date of 5 June 2020.

Further, SMSF 2018 – 19 annual returns will now be due on 30 June 2020.

2019 – 20 fringe benefits tax (FBT) annual returns have also been automatically deferred to 25 June 2020.

2018 – 19 income tax returns for individuals, partnerships and trusts can be lodged by the 5 June concessional due date, provided clients pay any liability by this date.