At Opulent Accountants, we understand that staying on top of your financial obligations is critical for the success of your business. Therefore, we’ve compiled a list of key tax dates for the 2025 financial year to help you stay prepared and organized. By following these dates, you can ensure compliance and avoid unnecessary penalties.
Key Dates to Remember
January 2025
- 21 January: Lodge and pay quarter 2, 2024–25 PAYG instalment activity statement for head companies of consolidated groups.
- Lodge and pay December 2024 monthly business activity statement (except for business clients with up to $10 million turnover who report GST monthly and lodge electronically).
- 28 January: Make quarter 2, 2024–25 super guarantee contributions to funds by this date. Employers failing to meet this deadline must pay the super guarantee charge and lodge a Superannuation guarantee charge statement by 28 February 2025.
- 31 January: Lodge TFN report for closely held trusts if any beneficiary quoted their TFN to a trustee in quarter 2, 2024–25.
- Lodge tax returns for taxable large and medium entities as per the latest year lodged (entities other than individuals), unless required earlier.
February 2025
- 21 February: Lodge and pay December 2024 monthly business activity statement for business clients with up to $10 million turnover who report GST monthly and lodge electronically.
- Lodge and pay January 2025 monthly business activity statement.
- 28 February: Lodge and pay quarter 2, 2024–25 activity statement for all lodgment methods.
- Lodge and pay annual GST return if no tax return lodgment obligation exists.
- Lodge and pay quarter 2, 2024–25 Superannuation guarantee charge statement if required.
March 2025
- 21 March: Lodge and pay February 2025 monthly business activity statement.
April 2025
- 21 April: Lodge and pay quarter 3, 2024–25 PAYG instalment activity statement for head companies of consolidated groups.
- Lodge and pay March 2024 monthly business activity statement.
- 28 April: Lodge and pay quarter 3, 2024–25 activity statement if electing to receive and lodge by paper and not an active STP reporter.
- Make super guarantee contributions for quarter 3, 2024–25 to qualify for tax deduction.
May 2025
- 15 May: Lodge 2024 tax returns for all entities that did not have to lodge earlier and are not eligible for the 5 June concession.
- Payment due for companies and super funds if required.
- 21 May: Lodge and pay April 2025 monthly business activity statement.
- Lodge and pay Fringe benefits tax annual return if lodging by paper.
- 26 May: Lodge and pay eligible quarter 3, 2024–25 activity statements if lodging electronically.
- 28 May: Lodge and pay quarter 3, 2024–25 Superannuation guarantee charge statement if necessary.
June 2025
- 21 June: Lodge and pay May 2025 monthly business activity statement.
- 25 June: Lodge and pay 2025 Fringe benefits tax annual return for tax agents lodging electronically.
- 30 June: Super guarantee contributions must be paid by this date to qualify for a tax deduction in the 2024–25 financial year.
How Opulent Accountants Can Help
As trusted business tax agents in Burwood, Mount Waverley, and Glen Waverley, we specialize in assisting businesses with compliance and advisory services. Our expertise includes handling ATO tax clearance certificates, assisting small businesses with tailored advice, and providing affordable solutions for business owners. Whether you need help with lodgments, tax planning, or superannuation compliance, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Reach out to Opulent Accountants today for expert assistance from the best business tax agents in Melbourne. Let us help you stay on top of your accounting and financial obligations.
