Published on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 at 12:20:18 PM
📣 NFP TAX DEADLINE | Hey local clubs & community groups – heads up! 🙋♀️🙋♂️
From 1 July 2023, non-charitable not-for-profit organisations with an active Australian Business Number (ABN) that self-assess as income tax exempt are required to lodge an annual self-review return with the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
We know many of you are busy running awesome events, sports, arts, health & support services around Narrogin – and doing it all as volunteers 💪❤️
But we’ve been hearing a lot of:
“What’s this new ATO tax exemption thing all about?” 🤔
So here’s the easy version 👇
If you’re a not-for-profit (NFP) – like a footy club, art group, aged care support, or community association – and you're NOT a registered charity, the ATO now wants you to check & confirm your tax-free status each year ✅
Don’t worry! It’s free and fairly simple once you’re set up online 🖥️✨
🟢 You’ll need to do this if your group:
✅ Has an active ABN
✅ Is not a registered charity (ACNC)
✅ Fits into one of these 8 common NFP types:
- Community service 🧑🤝🧑
- Cultural 🎭
- Educational 📚
- Health 🏥
- Employment 👷
- Resource development 🌾
- Scientific 🔬
- Sporting ⚽
If that’s you, it’s time to complete a “self-review” online to keep your tax-exempt status 💼🆓
🚫 You don’t have to become a charity (unless that’s right for your group – and that comes with a LOT more rules 📋)
💬 We know it’s confusing – and many rural NFPs are feeling overwhelmed. So, don’t overthink it and definitely don’t restructure your group unless you’ve sought advice first.
👉 Get started here (includes a helpful ATO webinar):
New reporting requirements for not-for-profits - ATOtv
More resources are here:
👉 Institute of Community Directors Australia | Financial Obligations…
👉 Associations, charities and co-ops - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS
💡 Still unsure? Reach out to us!
We’re happy to help connect you with the right support.
You’ve got this, Narrogin NFP legends! 🙌
— From your friendly Shire of Narrogin Community Development Team 👋😊
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