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End of Financial Year 2024 Key Dates, Checklist and Info

Making Tax Time Less Taxing

Get ready for the end of the Australian financial year on June 30 by letting QuickBooks give you a helping hand with our end of financial year (EOFY) guide.
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What is EOFY?

End of financial year (EOFY) refers to a period of time at the end of the fiscal year when businesses report on financial results. 

In Australia, the financial year ends on 30 June 2024 and you must lodge your taxes with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) by 31 October 2024. If you use a registered tax agent they can lodge it at a later date but you would need to engage them before 31 October. 


QuickBooks Online can help you prep and keep everything in order and ready for tax time.

What is tax time?

Tax time (or tax season) in Australia runs from the beginning of July to 31 October. During this busy period, businesses and individuals prepare and lodge their tax returns.

That’s where accounting software like QuickBooks Online comes in handy. A tax agent can also help lodge your tax return through QuickBooks Online. Companies and ABN holders have until 31 May the following year. 

With all your financial data in one place, it’s easier to prep and lodge a complete and compliant tax return with the ATO.

How does QuickBooks make EOFY easier?

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Track GST and prepare BAS in seconds

Make your life simpler this tax time with easy GST tracking and BAS preparation. With QuickBooks Online, your GST can be automatically tracked and calculated. And when you’re ready at the end of financial year, an accurate activity statement will be prepared for you to lodge directly with the ATO.

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Tax calendar


You might want to bookmark this page so it’s easy to stay on track of when your dues are due.

Please refer to the ATO website for finalised FY24 tax dates.

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Jun 21

Lodge your monthly BAS today.

Lodge your monthly BAS today.

Jun 30

It’s officially the end of financial year.

Get ready for tax time by organising your accounts to give to your accountant.

It's officially the end of financial year.

Super guarantee contributions (SGC) must be paid by this date to qualify for a tax deduction.

Start getting ready for tax time by inviting your accountant to view your QuickBooks Online account.

Jul 1

Happy new (financial) year!

Lodge your tax return anytime between now and October 31.

Happy new (financial) year!

Jul 14

If you're Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting, payment summaries will automatically be made available for your employees through myGov as an income statement. Find out more at the Single Touch Payroll (STP) hub.

Jul 21

Your Q4 BAS is due today. If you use a tax agent, lodgement of BAS is extended.

Refer to dates here or speak to your tax agent.

Jul 28

Q4 BAS is due.

Pay your quarterly PAYG instalment notices today.

Pay your Lodge your quarterly PAYG instalment notices today. Use the ATO PAYG calculator for an estimate.

Q4 BAS is due.

Pay your quarterly PAYG instalment notices today.

Pay your superannuation guarantee charge (SGC) statement today.

Aug 21

Lodge your monthly BAS today.

Lodge your monthly BAS today.

Aug 28

Taxable Payments Annual Report due today.

Sep 21

Lodge your monthly BAS today.

Lodge your monthly BAS today.

Oct 21

Lodge your monthly BAS today.

Lodge your monthly BAS today.

Pay your annual PAYG withholding payment installment today. That’s only if you're registered to pay annually.

Oct 28

Pay superannuation for eligible employees today.

Oct 31

If you are using a registered tax agent, the lodgement period is extended until 15 May of the following year.

If you are using a registered tax agent, the lodgement period is extended until 15 May of the following year.

Nov 21

Lodge your monthly BAS today.

Lodge your monthly BAS today.

Nov 28

Lodge your superannuation guarantee charge (SGC) statement today.

Pay your SGC from quarter 1 today.

Dec 21

Lodge your monthly BAS today.

Lodge your monthly BAS today.

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End of financial year checklist

The end of the financial year is an important time of the year when businesses need to ensure they have submitted all necessary reporting requirements to the ATO. Use our end of financial year checklist to stay organised and prepared for tax time. Simply select your business type to get started.

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Share your finances in real-time with your accountant, bookkeeper or another user. Perfect for helping manage your end of financial year. Choose from our selection of qualified ProAdvisors with the skills your business needs.

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