Sole Trader
Year End Checklist
Review your records and get yourself organised for the end of the financial year
Here's our handy checklist to help get you started:
Reconcile all balance sheet items as at 30 June
Organise year-end Payroll & Superannuation:
Ensure salaries are paid for any administration support provided by related parties
Ensure any super payable for any staff members has been paid by 21 June 2025
Single Touch Payroll finalisation to be completed by 14 July 2025
Ensure any personal superannuation contributions are made by 21 June 2025
If claiming a deduction for additional Superannuation contributions, ensure that a Notice of Intent form has been completed and sent to the super fund in July 2025
Review income & expense accounts to ensure explanations are clear
Ensure any donations are made prior to 30 June
Prepay for any conference expenses, training, subscriptions or memberships before 30 June
Review receivables (if applicable) for any bad debts to write off
For motor vehicle deductions, ensure your logbook is up-to-date and valid
Review depreciation schedule for obsolete Plant & Equipment assets
Ensure any required principal reductions have been made on loans outstanding as at 30 June
Print a snapshot of all loan and bank account balances as at 30 June
Gather documentation together for any asset purchases or disposals during the year:
Settlement statements for any property purchases or sales
Contract notes for any share sales or purchases (or trading summaries provided by a Third Party)
Documentation provided by companies in relation to share buy backs, rights issues, etc
Compile your record of transactions for any sale (or transfer between currencies) of Cryptocurrency holdings, as this is likely to lead to a taxable event
Why choose
Cutcher & Neale?
Established in 1953, we are one of the top 40 accounting and financial services consulting firms in Australia. We offer a comprehensive suite of services — accounting, tax, financial planning, superannuation, audit, business consulting, risk management, and more — all under one roof.
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