Key Employer Dates for 2026

As we enter the new year, it’s the perfect time for employers to review and prepare for your upcoming tax and superannuation obligations. Keeping track of key dates ensures compliance and supports your business’s success. Below is a summary of important deadlines and changes for 2026 to help you stay organised and avoid penalties.

  • 28 February 2026: Lodge and pay your Super Guarantee Charge (SGC) statement if you missed the 28 January SG contribution due date for the October - December 2025 quarter.
  • 31 March 2026: The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year ends. Review any fringe benefits provided between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 and prepare to meet your FBT obligations.
  • 28 April 2026: SG contributions for the January - March 2026 quarter are due into employee super funds. Allow enough time for clearing house payments.
  • 21 May 2026: Lodge and pay your FBT return by this date if lodging by paper. Electronic lodgers (through a tax agent) have until 25 June 2026.
  • 28 May 2026: Lodge and pay your Super Guarantee Charge (SGC) statement if you missed the 28 April SG due date for the January - March 2026 quarter.
  • 1 July 2026: The Small Business Super Clearing House closes, and Payday Super begins, requiring super payments to be made every payday instead of quarterly.
  • 14 July 2026: Finalise your Single Touch Payroll (STP) data for the 2025 - 2026 year, including any reportable fringe benefits. Accurate reporting ensures your employees have the information needed for their income tax returns.
  • 28 July 2026: SG contributions for the April - June 2026 quarter are due. Allow extra time if using a clearing house.

Additionally, remember with your ongoing Pay As You Go (PAYG) withholding obligations, always withhold the correct amount of tax from employee payments and report and pay these amounts by the relevant due dates. Timely STP reporting for every payday is crucial to avoid penalties.

Visit the ATO website for more resources and consider consulting a registered tax professional like us for guidance on meeting your tax and super obligations throughout the year.



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