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2025-26 Financial Year Calendar Tool

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Interactive calendar showing compliance tasks and due dates for Australian businesses and individuals for the 2025-26 financial year.

Free to useNo data storedAI insightsUpdated: March 2026

The 2025–26 Financial Year Calendar Tool helps Australian businesses and individuals stay compliant by mapping out all key tax, BAS, superannuation and payroll tax due dates as set by the ATO. Avoid costly penalties with this easy-to-use interactive calendar—filter by entity type, state, and view (yearly, quarterly, monthly) for tailored results.

Enter Your Details

Enter Your Details

Select if you want to see compliance dates for a business (incl. BAS, Payroll, Super) or just personal tax dates.

Some dates vary by state (e.g., payroll tax deadlines).

Select your preferred view for compliance dates.

Real-World Examples

Small Business BAS & Super

ABC Pty Ltd (NSW) reviews the calendar in July, sees quarterly BAS and super due 28 July, sets calendar alerts, and avoids penalty.

Inputs:

entityType:Businessstate:NSW
Advance planning and alerts reduce risk of late compliance.

Individual Tax Return

John (VIC) selects ‘Individual’, sees 31 October as due date for tax return, marks deadline in calendar.

Inputs:

entityType:Individualstate:VIC
Personal view limits clutter, highlights only relevant deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Glossary

BAS
Business Activity Statement—required for all GST-registered businesses.
Superannuation Guarantee
Legally required minimum super payments made by employers for employees.
Payroll Tax
A state-based tax applicable if your total wages exceed the state/territory threshold.
ATO
Australian Taxation Office—the primary revenue collection agency for the Australian Government.

Disclaimer: Information is general in nature. Always confirm deadlines on the official ATO and state government websites.

Last updated: March 2026

How to Use
  1. Select whether you’re a business or individual.
  2. Choose your state or territory if relevant.
  3. Pick your preferred calendar view: full year, quarter, or month.
  4. Review key compliance tasks—BAS lodgements, super guarantee, payroll tax, tax returns and more.
  5. Click any task for detailed requirements and ATO guidance.
  6. Use reminders or integrate with your calendar app (coming soon)
  7. Export or print your tailored compliance schedule.
Key Information
  • BAS due quarterly: 28 July, 28 October, 28 February, 28 April
  • Super payments due: 28th after each quarter (must be received by fund, not sent)
  • Payroll tax dates vary by state—check local rules
  • Personal tax return due: 31 Oct (unless lodged by agent)
Pro Tips
  • Set recurring reminders for all major due dates at the start of the year.
  • Check for state-specific payroll tax obligations early.
  • Don’t leave lodgements to the last day—ATO portals can be busy.
Avoid These Mistakes
  • Misunderstanding ‘received by’ vs. ‘sent by’ date for super payments.
  • Missing state-specific tax deadlines.
  • Assuming a weekend/holiday extends every due date (verify each time).
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