02/02/2026
📅 Key Employer Dates to Remember in 2026
Staying on top of your obligations helps avoid penalties and keeps things running smoothly. Save this post 👇
🔹 28 February 2026
• Lodge & pay your Super Guarantee Charge (SGC) if you missed the 28 January due date (Oct–Dec 2025 quarter)
• Start preparing for Payday Super, commencing 1 July 2026
🔹 31 March 2026
• End of the FBT year
• Provided fringe benefits between 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026? Make sure you’re FBT-ready
🔹 28 April 2026
• Super contributions due for Jan–Mar 2026 quarter
• Allow extra time if using a clearing house
• Ensure payments are on time, in full, and to the correct fund
🔹 21 May 2026
• Lodge & pay your FBT return if lodging by paper
• Electronic lodgements via a tax agent are due 25 June 2026
🔹 28 May 2026
• Lodge & pay SGC if you missed the 28 April super due date
🔹 1 July 2026
⚠️ Big changes!
• Small Business Super Clearing House closes
• Payday Super begins – super must be paid more frequently
🔹 14 July 2026
• Finalise STP data for the 2025–26 year
• Ensure reportable fringe benefits are included
• STP must be reported on or before each payday to avoid penalties
🔹 28 July 2026
• Super contributions due for Apr–Jun 2026 quarter
