Clearance certificate application: Do I Answer Yes If One Tax Return Is Still Outstanding?

 Author: Taxduck(Taxicorn)Taxicorn

8 May 2026

From link below

"Have you lodged a tax return for the last 2 years? – select one of the following

• Yes – if the vendor has lodged both tax returns for the last 2 years for which the due date has passed
• No – if the vendor has not lodged both their Australian tax returns for the last 2 years, and the due date for lodging returns for those years of income has passed."

How to apply for a Capital gains withholding clearance certificate – online form | Australian

Taxation Office

So it depends on the due date of your 2024-2025 tax return. If that has passed then answer is no.

If unsure there is an ATO number to call. From link

"If you are unsure of how to complete this form after reading these instructions, you can phone us on 13 28 66 (Fast Key Code 4, 2)."

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