The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is now accepting tax returns for the 2024–25 financial year. While you can lodge your return from July 1, the ATO actually recommends holding off until late July. That’s when most of your income and interest details from employers, banks, and government agencies are prefilled, making it easier to file accurately. The best time to lodge is usually between mid-July and mid-August to avoid delays and reduce mistakes.
But as millions of Australians prepare th
