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In Australia, you must lodge a tax return if you're an Australian resident earning over the tax-free threshold of $18,200, had tax withheld, received other income or government payments, wish to claim deductions, or have foreign income.

If you're lodging your tax return yourself, the deadline is October 31 for the financial year from July 1 to June 30. If you use a tax agent or accountant, you may be eligible for an extended deadline, which can be as late as May 15, depending on your situation. To qualify for this extension, you must contact a tax agent before October 31. You can register with H&R Block by contacting your local office or calling 13 23 25. 

To lodge a tax return in Australia, start by gathering essential documents like your TFN, bank details, and records of any deductions or additional income. Take our tax readiness quiz to quickly collect all the necessary documents. You can then visit an H&R Block office to work with a Tax Expert in person or use our online expert hub to connect with Tax Experts anytime, anywhere. If you prefer a DIY approach, use our online tax platform to lodge your return yourself. With H&R Block, you have the flexibility to lodge your tax return, your way.

In Australia, each individual lodges their own tax return, as joint tax returns for couples do not exist. However, if you have a spouse or de facto partner, you must include certain tax details about them — such as salary, dividends, interest income, rental income, and foreign income in your return, and they must do the same with your information. Including your spouse's income is crucial because it affects your eligibility for various rebates and offsets, such as the private health insurance rebate, the seniors and pensioners tax offset, and any potential Medicare levy reductions or surcharges.

H&R Block’s Quality Assurance (QA) processes ensure you receive the best possible outcome on your tax return. Once your return passes our QA and is lodged, the ATO typically processes and issues your refund within 2 weeks.

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