Hello,
My 2025 tax returns were submitted and completed and I have now incurred a PAYG for my personal income tax returns. Just checking if these instalment payments are for the 2026 financial year or coming years as well?
Thanks,
Hi @raani,
From what you’ve explained, it sounds like they’re for the 2026 financial year.
PAYG instalments are prepayments of tax for future income years, not for the year you’ve just lodged.
If you lodged your 2025 tax return and were then placed into the PAYG instalment system:
Our Answers to your PAYG instalment questions article has some great info, if you’d like to check it out.
Hi Nikki,
Thanks for your reply. Will read through the info.
When I meant years, I meant that is it for 2027 as well? Say if, my latest return in 2026 (when it's time to lodge and completed) shows that I I have a credit after paying instalments am assuming it will go back to normal and I won't have PAYG.
I am asking because I would like to amend the instalment amounts and since it is only a couple of months and more till the end of the financial year, so I am quietly confident it won't be a problem when I lodge my returns for 2026. However, for 2027 it is hard to say just yet.
Hi @raani,
Because we don't have access to tax records here, it would be best to give us a call to find out exactly what's happening or appearing on your account.
The links above have info on how and when you can vary (or 'amend') your PAYG Instalments.
Hi Nikki,
Will call when I get the chance. Thank you.
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