Extended Timeframe for Business Activity Statement (BAS) Refund Notifications

As of 1 July 2025, the time the ATO has to notify taxpayers when it decides to retain a Business Activity Statement (BAS) refund for verification. 

The notification period has increased from 14 days to 30 days for BAS lodged on or after this date. 

The change applies to refunds the ATO identifies as high-risk. 

If the ATO does not notify the taxpayer or their representative within 30 days, the refund will be automatically released on day 31. 

This extension gives the ATO more time to review high-risk refund claims while ensuring taxpayers still have certainty on when their funds will be released. 

 Find out more here.