30 June is just around the corner and another financial year is almost behind us. Now’s the time to get your records in shape, tidy up the books, and make sure nothing has been missed.
To make things easier, we’ve shared a few practical tips to help you get organised and avoid last-minute stress.
For doctors: Don’t leave these to the last minute.
Service fees are often one of your biggest expenses. Check that they’ve been paid in full and in line with your agreement before 30 June.
Prepay what you can. Things like professional memberships, subscriptions and donations may be deductible, and bringing these forward could work in your favour.
Make the most of your super. You can contribute up to $30,000 in concessional contributions this financial year (inclusive of employer contributions), just make sure your payment is received by your super fund well before the deadline. You must also lodge your Notice of Intent to claim a deduction.
You may be able to benefit from unused tax-deductible contributions from the last five years where contributions have not been maximised; this needs careful consideration so plan early.
Update your logbook. If you use your car for work, a current logbook helps you claim fuel, registration, insurance and other running costs up to your business-use percentage.
Bought any assets? Now’s the time to pull that information together while it’s fresh and easy to find.
ATO payment arrangements. If you have one in place, remember that as of July last year the interest is no longer tax deductible. Consider alternative ways to pay off your debt sooner rather than later to maximise your deductible debt.
For practice managers: These tasks are key.
End of Financial Year (EOFY) preparation is a team effort and we know practice managers are often the ones keeping everything running behind the scenes. Here’s what to keep an eye on:
Reconcile staff wages and super. Remember, super must be paid before 30 June if you want to claim the deduction this financial year.
Prepare for payday super. The biggest change to super and compliance in years kicks in on 1 July. It’s important your practice is taking steps now to ensure super is paid to employees in line with pay cycles, rather than quarterly. For more information on this change, read our full guide here.
Review expenses. Make sure any tricky items (like entertainment, staff training or repairs) are clearly explained.
Sub-leased rooms? Now’s a great time to check that any rent reviews were completed during the year.
STP finalisation is due by 14 July. It’s best to plan ahead so you’re not chasing last-minute fixes.
An important super tax update for this financial year.
Division 296 is now law and represents a significant change to how high balance superannuation accounts will be taxed from 1 July 2026. Under the new rules, earnings on super balances above $3 million will be subject to additional tax, with a tiered approach applying to larger balances. Earnings above $3 million are taxed at 15 per cent, increasing to 25 per cent once balances exceed $10 million. The regime applies on an indexed basis and does not tax unrealised gains.
With Division 296 now locked in, anyone approaching these thresholds should review their super and broader wealth strategy to understand the impact and plan ahead.
Make the most of your tax position.
Tax is likely one of your largest outgoings, so it’s well worth taking the time to get things right and maximise your available deductions.
We’ve prepared some detailed EOFY checklists to help you stay on track. Follow the links below to access the tools that’ll help make this process easier for you and your team.
Download our practice manager year end checklist
Download our sole trader year end checklist
EOFY is the ideal time to move from reactive tax decisions to a more deliberate, long term strategy. That’s where our approach makes a real difference. At Cutcher & Neale, we champion proactive planning so you can minimise tax, improve cash flow and build sustainable wealth over time. If you haven’t reviewed your strategy recently or want to ensure you’re making the most of what’s available, now is the right time to start the conversation.
For personalised advice contact us on 1800 988 522 or visit our website.