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Preoccupy8218(I'm new)I'm new
28 Apr 2026

Hi all,


Can someone advise how to vary a PAYG installment in the following situation?


  • I left a job halfway during the financial year so too much tax has been withheld and I am expecting an overall tax refund.
  • After completing the tax return for FY24/25 I was enrolled in PAYG installments because of income from bank interest.
  • I have paid one installment this year, before I realised that I would be owed tax for the FY.

Is it appropriate to put $0 in T8 - estimated tax for the year? If I put a positive amount (ie marginal tax rate * estimated interest income for the year), I am still assessed as owing for the installment.


Should I claim back the amount I paid in the previous quarter's installment in T9 or leave this a $0?


Thanks

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Taxduck(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
28 Apr 2026

This forum will probably not offer the answer you are looking for. The only party that should advise what to do in an individual's particular situation is a registered tax agent.

Read through the information as provided by the ATO and make your own decision.

How to vary your PAYG instalments | Australian Taxation Office

Note from the link

"You may want to get advice from a tax agent on whether you should vary your instalments."

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