Submit your GST return
We will send you your GST return
During the final week of your taxable period, we will send your GST return to your postal address. It should have the following details printed on the top panel:
- your GST number
- the period covered by the GST return
- your mailing address
- your daytime phone number, and
- the DLN (document lodgement number) under the barcode.
Note
It is important that your phone number and address appear on the GST return, not your agent's. Also, please fill in the boxes completely, instead of using "as above" or "not applicable".
Who can sign the GST return?
One of the following people is responsible for completing the declaration:
- for a one-person business, the business owner
- for a partnership, a partner
- for a trust, a trustee
- for a company or incorporated society, a director or statutory officer
- for a statutory corporation, an authorised person
- for an unincorporated club or society, an executive committee member
- for a joint venture, a member of the joint venture
- for an estate, an executor
- for a public or local authority, an office holder
- anyone else may be authorised by any of the above, but we must be advised.
Submit your GST return online
You can submit your GST return online through our electronic filing system, which uses a secure internet connection. You don't need to register for this service. Just select GST return from Get it done online >.
Note
You will only need to complete panels 3 and 4 if the details were missing or were incorrect on the paper-based GST return we sent you.
The online system helps to detect any miscalculations in your GST return and displays error messages that are easy to understand.
When you submit your GST return to us electronically, we use the GST registration number, DLN number and period end date to:
- allow the GST return to be passed directly into our computer system, and
- help confirm that the person sending the GST return is authorised to do so.
If any of the information on the GST return does not match with our records there will be a delay in both processing the GST return and sending the assessment or refund. We may need to phone you to ask which business and period the GST return was intended for.
Important
When you have submitted the GST return you will need to:
- print and sign the receipt page, and
- keep a copy for your records.
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Date published: 17 Apr 2007
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