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Filing your Tax Return
Q. I want to get my tax return finalised early this year in order to avoid that last minute panic. What information do I need to bring to an accountant?
A.The following list is a great starting point for your accountant.
- Cash Book
- Bank Statements
- Cheque Book stubs/Lodgement Slips
- Sales Invoices and Purchase Receipts
- Debtors and Creditors listing
- Details of any stock at year end
- Vat returns
- Payroll summary
- Loan/Lease/HP statements
Your accountant may need more information after receiving these documents, but providing these documents at the outset reduces the time spent by both you and your accountant on administrative issues and leaves more time for tax planning discussions.
Date published 30 Jun 2017
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