I haven't Lodged my taxes in 4 years i signed up to jobs (part time) since 2020 and havent been able to save up to pay each yearly tax return as i know its 20% of what i earn each pay. this has been heavy on my mind i also have had centrelink payments as job seeker each time i go to report it says i am unable to report my earnings as an employer and they are needing my tax return income statement which i dont have. its heavy on my mind i need to try and fix this and if i owe ATO any money i want to pay it. i think my jobs were under the threshold just havent had the money to see the accountant to help me there has always been something one ontop of the other to try to get ahead of all this. please help me on what i should do? its been four years.
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After having a baby I got behind for a few years too. I used an accountant to help catch up. but if you can’t afford then I reckon finding any records you might have about income and possible deductions is a good start. You might be able to get online statements from health fund, bank etc. And try to get on track for this year so any debt doesn’t grow. Having the right identity docs is important to lodge online.
without an accountant you can still lodge online yourself. There are lots of instructions and links.
Financial stress is hard. Best wishes for getting it sorted. I hope you don’t owe.
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After having a baby I got behind for a few years too. I used an accountant to help catch up. but if you can’t afford then I reckon finding any records you might have about income and possible deductions is a good start. You might be able to get online statements from health fund, bank etc. And try to get on track for this year so any debt doesn’t grow. Having the right identity docs is important to lodge online.
without an accountant you can still lodge online yourself. There are lots of instructions and links.
Financial stress is hard. Best wishes for getting it sorted. I hope you don’t owe.
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