How to Amend Your Tax Return
Forgot to include income? Missed a deduction? Received a late payment summary? You can usually fix your tax return by lodging an amendment. UV TAX can review your return and lodge the amendment for you.
✔ Registered tax agent✔ Free consultation✔ 100% online, Australia-wide
Common reasons to amend
- Income left out – such as bank interest, a second job, shares or rental income
- Deductions you forgot to claim
- A late or corrected income statement from your employer
- Private health insurance details changed
- Foreign income that should have been included
How long do you have?
Most individuals & small businesses
Generally 2 years from the date of your notice of assessment.
Other taxpayers
Generally 4 years – for example, more complex affairs.
Time limits can differ in some situations – check with us before the deadline passes.
Owe more tax after amending?
If an amendment increases your tax, coming forward voluntarily is generally treated much better than waiting to be contacted. Penalties are usually lower, and sometimes there is no penalty at all for genuine mistakes.
How UV TAX helps
- Review your original return and find what needs fixing
- Check whether other deductions were missed
- Lodge the amendment on your behalf
- Explain any extra refund or amount owing
- Set up a payment plan if you owe more
⚠️ General information only – not tax or legal advice. Time limits for amendments and the treatment of penalties depend on your circumstances. This page is a simple overview as at November 2026 and does not consider your personal circumstances. Tax laws, rates and thresholds change regularly. Please get advice for your situation before acting.
Need to fix your tax return?
Free consultation and a fixed-fee quote before we start.
0466 268 405Frequently asked questions
Can I amend my tax return?
Yes, usually within 2 years of your notice of assessment for most individuals.
Will I get a refund if I add deductions?
If the amendment reduces your tax, any extra refund is paid after it is processed.
Will I be penalised for a mistake?
Genuine mistakes corrected voluntarily usually attract lower or no penalties.
Can you amend a return lodged by someone else?
Yes. We can review and amend returns you lodged yourself or through another agent.
Related
General information current as at November 2026.