End of financial year, sorted
What to do around 30 June for 2026–27, in plain English. Tick these off and tax time's a lot less painful.
Before 30 June
- Before 30 June
Chase what you're owed
Follow up overdue invoices, and write off any you'll never get, so the year's numbers are right.
- Before 30 June
Get super in on time
Super has to reach the fund by 30 June if you want the deduction this year. Leave a few days spare.
- On 30 June
Count your stock
If you hold stock, count it and note what it's worth at 30 June.
- Before 30 June
Sort your receipts
Snap the shoebox. Every receipt you can find is a deduction you don't miss.
After 30 June
- By 14 July
Finalise payroll
Tell the tax office your staff's year is final, so they can do their own tax returns. Your payroll software does it through Single Touch Payroll (how pay gets reported to the tax office).
- By 28 July
June quarter BAS
Lodge your April to June BAS (or later if your accountant lodges it for you).
- July
Send your accountant the books
Bank reconciled to 30 June, receipts in, questions answered.
- By 28 August
TPAR, if it applies
Some industries report what they paid contractors. Your accountant will know.
This is general information to help you plan, not tax advice for your situation. Check the details with your accountant or the ATO.
Make next 30 June a non-event.
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