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Your upcoming tax calendar for February and March

Clarke McEwan Accountants

Welcome back to work after what was hopefully a restful and lovely summer break!


And, welcome to 2024, where we are truly looking forward to working with you and your business this year.


In order for you to be across your tax obligations as you get back into the swing of things, below are the key compliance dates coming up. If you have questions or need help with any of the following, we are here to help.


KEY TAX DATES – FEBRUARY/MARCH 2024


- 21 February 2024 – GST – Monthly Activity Statement and payment for January.

- 21 February 2024 – PAYG withheld – Monthly Activity Statement and payment for January.

- 21 February 2024 – PAYG instalment – Activity Statement and payment for monthly reporters for January.

- 28 February 2024 – GST – Quarterly Activity Statement and payment for the October to December 2023 quarter.

- 28 February 2024 – PAYG withheld, FBT instalment and PAYG instalment – Quarterly Activity Statement and payment for the October to December 2023 quarter.

- 28 February 2024 – GST Annual Return – Lodgment and payment of annual GST return or Annual Information Report for GST payers who are not required to lodge an annual tax return.

- 28 February 2024 – SMSF Annual Return – Lodgment of annual return and payment of outstanding income tax for SMSFs if 2022–23 was your first year in operation.

- 28 February 2024 – Superannuation guarantee – Lodgment and payment of superannuation guarantee statement.

- 28 February 2024 – Company tax return – 2022–23 lodgment and payment of company tax return if you do not lodge with us.

- 21 March 2024 – GST – Monthly Activity Statement and payment for February.

- 21 March 2024 – PAYG withheld and PAYG instalment – Monthly Activity Statement and payment for February.

- 31 March 2024 – Fringe Benefits Tax – The last date of the 2023–24 FBT year.

- 31 March 2024 – Company tax return and consolidated head companies – 2022–23 lodgment and payment of company tax return if your company has more than $2 million in total income and you do not lodge with us, unless you are required to lodge earlier.

- 31 March 2024 – Superannuation fund tax return – 2022–23 lodgment and payment of superannuation fund tax return if the fund has more than $2 million in total income and you do not lodge with us, unless you are required to lodge earlier.

- 31 March 2024 – Individual tax return – 2022–23 lodgment and payment of individual tax return if your latest tax return resulted in a tax liability of $20,000 or more.

- 31 March 2024 – Trust tax return – 2022–23 lodgment and payment of trust tax return if the latest tax return resulted in a tax liability for the trustee of $20,000 or more.



Anything keeping you up at night?


If you’re facing any issues, or have any questions, give us a call, email us or text us. We are here to help.


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