Overview

ATO has succumbed to the lobbying pressure from the various professional bodies include SMSF Association, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA and IPA due to the impact of COVID-19 on tax agents and public practice, the ATO will automatically apply a deferral for the lodgment of 2019 SMSF annual returns due on 15 May and 5 June 2020 until 30 June 2020.

There is a requirement for the trustees of the fund to appoint an approved SMSF auditor at least 45 days before the lodgment of their annual return. 

Further Reading

• Refer to ATO - Super lodgment for more information
• Non-super lodgment deferral: Support for tax professionals