ATO key dates July 2024: what tradies need to lodge and when
Running a trade business means juggling crews, jobs, and the ATO calendar. July is packed. Below are the confirmed deadlines for July 2024 plus quick prep steps. If you’d rather hand this off, our Accounting & Advisory team in Cairns and the Sunshine Coast can set a clean monthly rhythm.
Educational only, not advice. Always check the linked ATO/QRO page for your exact position.
Snapshot: July 2024 deadlines
14 July — STP end-of-year finalisation due. Australian Taxation Office
21 July — June 2024 monthly BAS due for monthly reporters. Australian Taxation Office
22 July (QLD) — Payroll tax annual return/payment (falls to Monday because 21 July 2024 was a Sunday). QRO Queensland
28 July — Q4 2023–24 activity statement due if lodging on paper. Australian Taxation Office
28 July — Q4 2023–24 PAYG instalment notice payment due. Australian Taxation Office
28 July — Q4 super contributions must be received by funds. Australian Taxation Office
1) STP finalisation — due 14 July
Make the finalisation declaration through STP by 14 July so employees can lodge their returns with accurate income statements. (Different timing may apply for closely held payees.) Australian Taxation Office
Tighten the process: Our Business Coaching program builds a 90-day payroll close so this becomes routine.
2) Monthly BAS for June 2024 — due 21 July
If you report monthly, your BAS is due on the 21st of the following month—so 21 July for June. Reconcile early and plan cash. Australian Taxation Office
Need help keeping BAS on time? See Business Tax & BAS for how we streamline prep and review.
3) Queensland payroll tax annual return — due 22 July 2024
Queensland businesses over the threshold must lodge and pay the annual payroll tax return by 22 July 2024 (rolled from 21 July due to the weekend). QRO Queensland
Local to you: Cairns accountants and Sunshine Coast accountants handle the wrap-up and reconciliations.
4) Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun) activity statement — due 28 July if lodging on paper
If you elect paper lodgment, the Q4 2023–24 activity statement is due 28 July (online lodgers generally have until 25 August). Australian Taxation Office
Short on time? We move you to online lodgment and set reminders inside Accounting & Advisory so quarter-ends don’t derail jobs.
5) Q4 PAYG instalment notice — payment due 28 July
If you receive an instalment notice (forms R/S/T), pay by 28 July. Consider a variation if income has shifted—preferably before the due date to avoid interest. Australian Taxation Office
Questions on varying? Book a quick chat via Book a Call.
6) Super guarantee contributions (Q4) — must be received by funds by 28 July
To avoid the super guarantee charge (SGC), Q4 super must be in employees’ super funds by 28 July. If you use a clearing house, allow processing time—payments count when the fund receives them (the ATO’s SBSCH has specific rules; check before relying on it). Australian Taxation Office
Missed it? You’ll need to lodge an SGC statement and pay the SGC by 28 August. We can triage calculations and lodge correctly. Small Business Essentials
July compliance checklist (print this)
| Task | Owner | Due | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finalise STP data & submit declaration | Payroll | 14 Jul | ☐ |
| Prepare & lodge June BAS (monthly) | Agent/Owner | 21 Jul | ☐ |
| Lodge & pay QLD payroll tax annual return | Owner/Agent | 22 Jul | ☐ |
| If paper lodger: Q4 activity statement | Agent/Owner | 28 Jul | ☐ |
| Pay Q4 PAYG instalment notice (if issued) | Owner | 28 Jul | ☐ |
| Ensure Q4 super reaches funds | Payroll | 28 Jul | ☐ |
Prefer to spend July on site, not in spreadsheets? Our Accounting & Advisory packages include monthly reconciliations and deadline tracking.
Late or unsure?
If you’re behind, act early. We’ll map your obligations, clean the numbers, and get it lodged. Local help: Cairns or Sunshine Coast.
CTA: Want July handled end-to-end? Book a Call with a Trinity Business Accountant.
FAQ
What’s due on 14 July 2024?
Your STP finalisation declaration. Australian Taxation Office
What’s due on 21 July 2024?
The June 2024 monthly BAS (for monthly reporters). Australian Taxation Office
When is the QLD payroll tax annual return due?
For 2024, it was Monday 22 July (because 21 July fell on a Sunday). QRO Queensland
What’s due on 28 July 2024?
Paper Q4 activity statements, Q4 PAYG instalment notices, and Q4 super contributions must reach funds. Australian Taxation Office
If I miss the 28 July super deadline, what next?
You must lodge an SGC statement and pay the SGC by 28 August. Small Business Essentials
