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How to Lodge Your Tax Return in myTax

Most Australians dread tax time because they don't know what to expect. This guide walks you through the entire process from setting up myGov to submitting your return โ€” including what to check, what to claim, and how to avoid the mistakes that trigger ATO attention.

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๐Ÿงพ Tax & the ATO
๐Ÿ“… Lodge by 31 October
Step 01

Set Up myGov and Link the ATO

Before you can lodge a tax return online, you need a myGov account with the ATO linked to it. If you've never done this before, it takes about 10 minutes and you only do it once.Crโ€ฆ

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