The April 1st Deadline: Two Things Your Business Needs to Do Right Now

Quick answer

Close the previous tax year properly, then set up the new year in your accounting system with budgets, categories, and recurring transactions before work piles up.

Don't let the new tax year catch you off guard. These two critical tasks should be at the top of your priority list.

Letitia Hawley22 March 20263 min read

Two Critical Tasks for the New Tax Year

With the new tax year upon us, many business owners feel overwhelmed by the number of things they need to address. Let's simplify this: focus on these two critical tasks first.

Task 1: Finalize Your Previous Year Records

Before you can move forward, you need to close the door on the previous year properly:

Complete all outstanding reconciliations
Ensure all invoices have been recorded
Verify expense categorizations
Prepare your trial balance

Task 2: Set Up Your New Year Systems

Once your previous year is closed, immediately set up your new year:

Create your new financial year in your accounting system
Set up your budget for the new year
Configure any new expense categories needed
Update recurring transactions

Why These Two Tasks?

These foundational tasks create a clean separation between tax years and ensure you start with accurate, organized records.

Need Assistance?

Contact Accounting Simplified for professional support in managing your year-end transition.