myTax

Spec sheet

Purpose

myTax lets individuals prepare and lodge their own tax returns online.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ato.gov.au

Intended users

The ATO says myTax is available to individuals and sole traders who want to lodge their own tax return.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ato.gov.au

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · ato.gov.au

Security

The ATO says it uses a range of systems and controls to protect users' information.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ato.gov.au

Support

The ATO provides live chat for myTax and phone assistance for individual enquiries including myTax and tax return preparation.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ato.gov.au

Access

To use myTax, create a myGov account and link it to the ATO; no software download is required.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ato.gov.au

Availability

The ATO says myTax is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ato.gov.au

Deductions integration

Users can upload myDeductions records to pre-fill their tax return.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ato.gov.au

Devices

myTax can be used on a computer, smartphone or tablet.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ato.gov.au

Investment income

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · ato.gov.au

Mobile access

web_and_mobileRead 20 Sep 2026 · ato.gov.au

Pre-fill

The ATO can pre-fill information from employers, banks, government agencies, health funds and other third parties, usually by late July.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ato.gov.au

Processing

The ATO says most online tax returns are processed within 2 weeks.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ato.gov.au

Rental income

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · ato.gov.au

Return actions

Users can lodge returns from the 2016 income year onwards and eligible users can lodge 2014 and 2015 returns.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ato.gov.au

Review and estimate

Users can review and print a return before or after lodgment and see an estimate and breakdown of a refund or tax debt.Read 12 Oct 2026 · ato.gov.au

Self-employment support

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · ato.gov.au

Plans and prices

Every myTax plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Personal Tax Software#51 of 1238.1
• Tax Software#63 of 1498.0