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17 Aug 2024

Hi


I have spent an hour googling and cannot find the answer.


I have entered the PAYG instalment system for one year now and it was a pain to keep up with the quarterly payments. I missed the first one by one month because I got no notice through the mail or anywhere then randomly one day I went into my MyGov account and it said I was in debt.


So, I have opted to switch to Annual Payments as of yesterday (16th August).


My situation is I have lodged my tax return for FY 2023 - FY2024. I have paid the extra tax as well that came out of that Tax Return Submission.


My 1st quarterly instalment for FY2025 is due 28 October.

Now that I have opted for Annual Instalments, when should I expect a notice for that payment - this year or next year?

If I have to pay again in October the entire annual payment a year in advance I'd rather switch back to Quarterly instalments.

The ATO material isn't helpful at all and sheds no light on Annual instalment payments.


Thanks

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TamaraATO(Community Support)Community Support
20 Aug 2024

Hello @globetrottersk,


Sure, no worries. ๐Ÿ˜Ž


You've opted for annual instalments after the PAYG instalment statement was generated by the sounds of it.


As long as you were eligible to opt for annual PAYG your next payment would be due before you lodge your next tax return.


If not eligible, then the system could revert you back to quarterly. ๐Ÿ—“ You'll be best to speak with our business team for them to have a look for you


It's important to pay your annual instalment before lodging your return so we can credit the amount to help save you from a tax bill.


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TamaraATO(Community Support)Community Support
20 Aug 2024

Hello @globetrottersk,


Sure, no worries. ๐Ÿ˜Ž


You've opted for annual instalments after the PAYG instalment statement was generated by the sounds of it.


As long as you were eligible to opt for annual PAYG your next payment would be due before you lodge your next tax return.


If not eligible, then the system could revert you back to quarterly. ๐Ÿ—“ You'll be best to speak with our business team for them to have a look for you


It's important to pay your annual instalment before lodging your return so we can credit the amount to help save you from a tax bill.


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