Tax support and early access to your super

Getting tax support

It’s important to lodge and pay your tax bills in full, on time.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) may be able to help if you’re having financial difficulties.

Depending on your circumstances, they may be able to:

• give you extra time to lodge or pay your tax
• set up a tailored payment plan
• remit penalties or interest
• defer a compulsory repayment, such as Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) or Standard Financial Statement (SFS) debt
• release you from some, or all, of your tax debt
• process your tax return as a priority.

Find out more about your options on the ATO website. These links will take you away from myGov.

Accessing your super early

If you’re in severe financial hardship, you may be able to request early access to your super. To be eligible, you must be:

• getting an income support payment continuously for 26 weeks
• unable to pay for essential family living costs.

Find out who can access their super early on the Services Australia website.