Why staying on top of your obligations matters

Running a small or medium business in Australia comes with a long list of responsibilities — and meeting key tax and compliance deadlines is right at the top of that list. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has strict rules around lodgement dates for various business obligations, and missing these can lead to unnecessary penalties, interest charges, and added stress.

Every month, business owners may have obligations like lodging Business Activity Statements (BAS), Instalment Activity Statements (IAS), paying employee superannuation, or meeting Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting deadlines. The exact requirements vary depending on the size and structure of your business, but knowing what applies to you — and when — is vital.

Being organised and meeting your monthly deadlines isn’t just about avoiding penalties — it’s also about keeping your business running smoothly, maintaining good cash flow, and reducing the risk of ATO scrutiny. This fact sheet outlines the most common monthly deadlines small and medium business owners need to be aware of — and what needs to be provided to Indigo Financial for processing.

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