Due dates and late lodgement for betting tax
Find the dates your betting tax returns are due. Penalties apply if your return or payment is late.
You must lodge and pay your betting tax returns on time to avoid unpaid tax interest and penalties. You can lodge your returns through QRO Online.
Monthly returns and payments are due 21 days after the end of the month. If a due date is on a weekend or a public holiday, the due date is the next business day.
Annual returns and payments are due 21 days after the end of the financial year.
Final returns must be lodged no later than 21 days after you have a change of status.
Due dates
To help you meet your betting tax obligations, the following table sets out the specific dates for lodging and paying your upcoming betting tax monthly and annual returns.
| Due date | Return period |
|---|---|
| 21 August 2026 | July 2026 monthly return |
| 21 September 2026 | August 2026 monthly return |
| 21 October 2026 | September 2026 monthly return |
| 23 November 2026 | October 2026 monthly return |
| 21 December 2026 | November 2026 monthly return |
| 21 January 2027 | December 2026 monthly return |
| 22 February 2027 | January 2027 monthly return |
| 22 March 2027 | February 2027 monthly return |
| 21 April 2027 | March 2027 monthly return |
| 21 May 2027 | April 2027 monthly return |
| 21 June 2027 | May 2027 monthly return |
| 21 July 2027 | 2026-27 annual return |
Late lodgement
If we issue you with a default assessment notice because you did not lodge a periodic, annual or final return by the due date, you will be charged penalty tax (75% of the betting tax). This is in addition to your existing betting tax liability.
Penalty tax may increase by up to 20% in certain circumstances.
Penalty tax may be remitted in some instances. Read the public ruling on penalty tax (TAA060.2) for more information.
Also consider…
- Read the Betting Tax Act 2018.
- Find out about refunds.
- Learn about betting tax reassessments.