Based on my 2024 income tax return, I can see PAYG instalments have been issued in the ATO portal from FY2025 onwards. I currently have no business income and my current business structure is no longer continuing. There are no outstanding tax return lodgements as at today. Can I request the ATO to cancel or stop these PAYG instalments, or to officially finalize/close the business activity for PAYG purposes?
Information on exiting the PAYG instalment system below
Stopping PAYG instalments | Australian Taxation Office
If you find you are unable, you can vary your next instalment amount. (even down to zero)
How to vary your PAYG instalments | Australian Taxation Office
An overdue PAYG instalment can't be varied.
"You make your variation when you lodge your activity statement or instalment notice. You must lodge:
Your varied amount or rate will apply for the remaining instalments for the income year, or until you make another variation"
Information on exiting the PAYG instalment system below
Stopping PAYG instalments | Australian Taxation Office
If you find you are unable, you can vary your next instalment amount. (even down to zero)
How to vary your PAYG instalments | Australian Taxation Office
An overdue PAYG instalment can't be varied.
"You make your variation when you lodge your activity statement or instalment notice. You must lodge:
Your varied amount or rate will apply for the remaining instalments for the income year, or until you make another variation"
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