Extension of due date for lodgment of SMSF returns

The ATO has announced that it will extend the due date of lodgment of self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) annual returns for 2015/16 to 30 June 2017.

Deputy Commissioner James O’Halloran said the ATO has made this decision as a result of feedback received from professional and industry representatives.

“We have heard that many accounting and advisory firms are stretched to meet their usual annual SMSF lodgment commitments, in addition to providing advice to their clients about the superannuation changes taking effect on 1 July,” he said.