With the end of the financial year coming up, now’s a great time to get on top of your tax and super. A little planning before 30 June can help you make the most of any opportunities to reduce tax, boost your super, and avoid last-minute surprises.

This checklist outlines key things to consider and action before the financial year wraps up. It’s a simple way to stay on track and finish the year with confidence.

TAX CHECKLIST

Here are some practical things to consider before 30 June to help you tidy up your tax position and potentially reduce your bill.

Bad Debts

If you’re running a business, write off any bad debts that won’t be recovered before 30 June so they can be claimed.

Employee Bonuses and Director Fees

Planning to pay employee bonuses or director fees? Make sure they’re confirmed in writing and communicated to recipients by 30 June, even if payment happens later.

Charitable Donations

Bring forward any planned donations and have the highest-earning family member make the gift. Remember:

• Donations must be to registered charities.
• They can’t create a tax loss.
• Keep receipts.

Prepay Interest on Loan

If you have a loan for an income-generating asset (like an investment property), consider prepaying interest before 30 June to bring forward the deduction.

Claim Work-Related or Business Costs

Bring forward costs such as repairs, stationery, or supplies by 30 June 2025. These small deductions can add up. This applies to all taxpayers, not just businesses.

Prepay Expenses

You can claim prepaid expenses, such as insurance or subscriptions. 

Where the expense is:

• Under $1,000 – all taxpayers can claim the expense 
• Over $1,000 – fully deductible if you’re a small business if the expense relates to a period of 12 months or less. Note that this is also available if it’s a non-business expense of individuals, such as work related expenses or rental property costs. 

Write Off Old Stock

If you hold stock, write off any damaged, outdated or unsellable items before 30 June 2025.

Review Assets & Depreciation

Small businesses (turnover under $10m) can immediately deduct assets under $20,000 that were acquired from 1 July 2024 and ready to use by 30 June 2025.

Also, remove any old equipment from your depreciation schedule if it’s been sold, thrown out, or is no longer usable.

Electric Vehicles

If your business provides an electric vehicle to an employee, you may be eligible for depreciation deductions and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) concessions.

Defer Income

If possible, delay receiving income (like issuing invoices) until after 30 June to push tax into next year. 

Offset Capital Gain

Selling an asset this year with a profit? You could crystallise capital losses before 30 June to offset that gain.

Watch out: ‘Wash sales’ (selling and rebuying the same asset just to get a loss) are not allowed.

Defer Capital Gains 

If you’re planning to sell an asset for a gain, consider delaying until after 30 June if it makes sense for your broader financial situation.

Personal Services Income (PSI)

If you’re working in your own name (like a contractor or freelancer), check that your income qualifies as a business under PSI rules.

Business Losses

If your business runs at a loss, you may not be able to claim that loss if you carry on a “non-commercial business” – unless you pass one of the ATO’s tests (eg, income, asset, or profit test).

Company Loans to Shareholders (Division 7A)

If you’ve borrowed from your company, the loan needs to be properly documented, put on commercial terms and repaid.

If repaying through dividends, make sure the dividends are legally declared and paid prior to 1 July (with appropriate documentation in place). 

Trust Distributions

If you’re a trustee, resolutions must be made before 30 June to properly distribute income to beneficiaries. You also need to let your beneficiaries know what they’re entitled to.

Beneficiary TFN Reporting

If new beneficiaries gave you their TFN between April–June, you must lodge a TFN report by 31 July 2025.

Motor Vehicle Logbook

Planning to claim car expenses using the logbook method?

Start now and track 12 weeks of usage (can span over two tax years). Also record your odometer readings. 

Private Health Insurance

Make sure you have the right level of cover to avoid the Medicare Levy Surcharge, especially if your family situation has changed (eg. new baby, separation, adult children moving off your policy).

Check Your Insurance Cover

Review your personal and business insurance needs. Not only does this provide peace of mind, some policies may also be tax deductible, especially if prepaid.

Review Your Business Structure

Is your current setup still the right one? Changes in income, family, or risk levels may mean a trust, company, or restructure could be more effective. We can help you weigh up your options.