Individual Taxation
Tax Return Amendments
Missed some income or a deduction? Correcting a lodged return is usually straightforward — and acting early can reduce interest and penalties.
Overview
How we can help
Mistakes happen: an income statement updated after you lodged, a forgotten bank account, a deduction you didn't know you could claim. The ATO allows lodged returns to be amended within set time limits.
We review the original return, identify what needs changing, prepare the amendment and explain the expected result — whether that's an additional refund or an amount to pay.
What's Included
Our tax return amendments service
Review of the original return
What was lodged and what needs to change.
Missed income
Adding income that wasn't included.
Additional deductions
Claiming eligible deductions that were missed.
ATO correspondence
Help responding to ATO queries about your return.
Voluntary disclosure
Correcting errors before the ATO raises them.
Clear outcome
The expected refund or debt explained before lodgement.
Good to Know
Key things to know
Official sources
- 01
Time limits
Individuals and small businesses can generally amend a return within two years of receiving their notice of assessment. Longer periods apply in some circumstances.
- 02
Correct it voluntarily
Telling the ATO about a mistake before they contact you can result in reduced penalties.
- 03
Wait for your assessment
You generally need to receive your notice of assessment for the original return before an amendment can be processed.
- General information only, current at the time of writing. Rules change — please confirm how they apply to you.
Our Process
How it works
- 01
Share your notice of assessment
We review the return as lodged and what has changed.
- 02
Identify the corrections
Each change is documented with supporting records.
- 03
Prepare the amendment
We explain the expected result before anything is lodged.
- 04
Follow up
We monitor the outcome and help with any ATO questions.
FAQs
Common questions
General information only. Your circumstances may differ — contact us for advice specific to you.
Will amending my return trigger an audit?
Amending a return to correct a genuine mistake is a normal process. Keeping good records supporting the change is the best protection.
How long does an amendment take to process?
Processing times vary. We'll lodge the amendment and keep you informed of the ATO's response.
Can I amend a return from several years ago?
It depends on the time limits that apply to you. Even outside the standard period, there may be options — we can review your situation.
Enquire
Ask about tax return amendments
Tell us briefly what you need. We'll reply to arrange a time to talk and confirm the fee before any work begins.