April 2025 Business Calendar: Key Dates and Tips for Australian Small Business Owners

April is here, and with it comes the final stretch before tax planning really ramps up.

Whether you're prepping for FBT lodgements or reviewing your quarterly obligations, now’s the time to tighten up your tax strategy before 30 June sneaks up on you.

Here’s what to mark in your calendar:

Key Dates for April 2025:

📌 The compliance reminders you don’t want to miss.

📅 1st April – Odometer Readings for FBT 🚗

Make sure you’ve recorded odometer readings for all business vehicles as at 31 March. These readings are essential for accurate Fringe Benefits Tax reporting.

📅 7th April – March Monthly Payroll Tax 📊

Lodge and pay your March payroll tax if you’re required to. This is a great time to review wages and group thresholds.

📅 21st April – March Monthly BAS/IAS 🧾

Keep your BAS on track to avoid cash flow bottlenecks. Stay on top of your GST, PAYG, and other obligations.

📅 28th April – Super Contributions Due 💼

Ensure your March quarter employee superannuation payments reach the funds by this date to avoid missing the deadline for tax deductibility.

April Business Tips from HelloLedger:

✅ Start EOFY Tax Planning Now

April is the perfect time to review your financials, plan for major purchases or investments, and consider strategies to legally minimise tax. Don’t wait until June!

🧾 FBT Follow-Up

With the FBT year ending on 31 March, now is the time to pull your records together. Need help working out what’s reportable? We’ve got you.

📈 Check Payroll and Super Settings

Use this time to ensure your payroll setup is accurate and your super clearing house is running smoothly—especially before May and June get busy.

🍂 Autumn Is for Financial Clean-Ups

April is a great month to do a financial ‘autumn clean.’ Review subscriptions, check cash flow, and streamline anything slowing your systems down.

At HelloLedger, we help you stay across all the moving parts of your business—from compliance to strategy—so you can stay focused on what matters most: running and growing your business.

Need support with your April lodgements or want to kickstart your tax planning?

Let’s chat! 💬📞

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