Tax Return Checklist for [Financial Year]

Business Details

• Business Name: [Insert Business Name]
• ABN: [Insert ABN]
• Business Structure: [Sole Trader / Company / Partnership / Trust]
• Tax Agent: [Insert Agent Name or 'Self Lodging']
• Lodgement Deadline: [Insert Date]

1. Income Records

• Bank statements for all business accounts ([Date Range])
• Merchant facility summaries (EFTPOS, PayPal, Tyro)
• Invoices issued to clients
• Cash receipt records
• Grab book / Job sheets
• Government grants or support payments received
• Interest earned on business accounts
• Any other income (e.g., rental income, sale of assets)

2. Expense Records

• Purchase invoices from suppliers
• Receipts for small cash purchases (under $75 if no receipt, record details)
• Credit card statements (business use only)
• Expense claims for directors/partners
• Staff wages and superannuation records
• Rent and lease payments
• Utility bills (electricity, water, internet)
• Insurance premiums (Public Liability, Income Protection)
• Repairs and maintenance receipts
• Travel and accommodation records

3. Bank Reconciliation

• Bank reconciliation report as at 30 June
• List of unpresented cheques
• List of outstanding deposits

4. Stock and Assets

• Stocktake report as at 30 June (if applicable)
• List of assets purchased during the year
• List of assets sold during the year
• Motor vehicle logbook (if current)
• Asset register update

5. Payroll and Super

• Final STP (Single Touch Payroll) declaration for the financial year
• Payment summaries (if applicable)
• Superannuation contribution clearing account
• Records of Superannuation Guarantee payments (check due dates met)
• Workers compensation insurance certificates

6. GST and BAS

• Final Business Activity Statement (BAS) for Q4
• GST reconciliation worksheet
• Sales and purchase lists used for BAS calculation

7. Specific Schedules

• Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) data (if building & construction)
• FBT (Fringe Benefits Tax) records (if applicable)
• Dividend statements (if company)

8. Year End Adjustments

• Prepayments review
• Accrued expenses review
• Bad debts written off list

Declaration

I confirm that I have gathered all the above documents to the best of my knowledge.

Signed: ____________________ Date: ____________________