Tax professionals are being reminded they may not need to request a deferral for some entities’ tax returns with a lodgment due date of 15 May 2022 (or next business day). These returns can be lodged up until 5 June 2022 (or next business day) provided clients pay any liability by this date.
A request for a deferral for eligible lodgement obligations can be made at any time by completing the relevant deferral application form in full and sending it to the ATO via Online services for agents Practice mail.
To avoid processing delays, don’t resend additional deferral requests for the same client within the 28-day processing period.
If a deferral is lodged before the ATO can process a deferral request, the ATO will automatically remove any penalties or interest imposed where it approves the deferral.
If tax professionals are experiencing longer-term difficulties with their lodgement program, the ATO may be able to assist with a supported lodgement program.
