Amend your tax return | Australian Taxation Office

Before you amend your tax return

Find out when you need to correct your tax return and what you need to know before you do it.

How to request an amendment to your tax return

Check the options available to lodge an amendment to your tax return, fix a mistake or include additional information.

Time limits on tax return amendments

Individuals and sole traders generally have 2 years to submit an amendment to their tax return.

Amend a return for repayment of income

You can apply to amend your tax return when you have to repay income, whether you were entitled to the income or not.

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