AST Tax New Return for Not-for-Profits


On Apr. 5, AST Tax guided on filing new annual self-review returns.


  • AST Tax reminded that, from Jul. 1, 2024, non-charitable not-for-profits (NFPs) will be required to lodge an annual NFP self-review return; this applies to around 150k NFPs.
  • It explained that these 150k NFPs currently self-assess as income tax exempt.
  • Follows AST FSC and AST FPA May 2021 commented on federal budget, see #105225.
  • Context
  • The new reporting requirement was introduced in the 2021-22 federal budget.
  • It was introduced to enhance transparency and integrity in tax, super, registry system by ensuring only eligible non-charitable NFPs access that income tax exemption.
  • Lodgment Preparations
  • Non-charitable NFPs who have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) can get ready by conducting an early review of their eligibility by using AST Tax's guide.
  • In addition, checking all their details are up to date, including authorized associates, contacts and their addresses are current; reviewing their purpose and governing documents to understand the type of NFP they are; and setting up myGovID.
  • Linking myGovID to the organisation’s ABN using Relationship Authorization Manager.
  • Effectiveness
  • Lodgment can be made Jul. 1, 2024 to Oct. 31, 2024; early lodgment encouraged.

Regulators AST Tax
Entity Types Auditor; Corp; Pension
Reference PR QC101479, 4/5/2024
Functions Accounting; Compliance; Financial; Reporting; Tax; Treasury
Countries Australia
Category
State
Products Corporate; Pensions
Regions AP
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 4/5/2024
Effective Date 10/31/2024
Rule Id 207213
Linked to Rule :105225
Reg. Last Update 4/5/2024
Report Section International

Last substantive update on 04/07/2024