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Find out how to lodge, pay and understand the different types of taxes that may apply to your business.
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Learn the basics

101 Guide

Taxation for your business

101 Guide
Understand your tax requirements so your business is taxed at the right rate.
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101 Guide

Tax deductions

101 Guide
Find out what expenses you can claim for your business to reduce your tax bill.
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Tutorial

Lodge and pay tax

Tutorial
Learn how to lodge a return and pay tax for your business type.
101 Guide

Pay as you go (PAYG) instalments

101 Guide
Learn what pay as you go (PAYG) instalments are, to help manage your tax bill.
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Tax differences between a sole trader and a company

Article
Understand the key tax differences between sole traders and companies.
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Types of business taxes

Income tax for business

Learn how income tax works and how to manage it for your business and employees.

Payroll tax

Understand how payroll tax works, and if you need to register.

Claim fuel tax credits

Find out how to make a claim for fuel tax included in the price of fuel used in your business.

Capital gains tax for business

Understand what capital gains tax is and ways to reduce your tax bill.

Business activity statement

Learn what a business activity statement (BAS) is and how to lodge.

Taxes on your property

Find out what taxes your business may need to pay for property.

Stamp duty

Learn which transactions stamp duty applies to and if you can get an exemption.

Excise duties

Find out what excise duties are and how they affect your business.

International tax

Learn about your tax requirements if your business exports, imports or is based overseas.

Personal services income

Find out if you earn PSI, so you know what tax deductions to claim.

Latest news

Occupation and industry specific guides to help you and your employees at tax time

Use the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) guides to help you work out the income and allowances to declare and the expenses you can claim this tax time.

Tax time tips to help you

It's that time of year again. Learn about the best time to lodge your tax return, claiming if you have received COVID-19 support payments, what you can and can't claim and how to start the new financial year on the right foot.
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