Learn the basics

Taxation for your business

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

Choose between cash and accrual accounting

Understand cash and accrual accounting, and the pros and cons of each.

Tax deductions

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

Lodge and pay tax

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

Tax differences between a sole trader and a company

Understand the key tax differences between sole traders and companies.

Pay as you go (PAYG) instalments

Learn what pay as you go (PAYG) instalments are, to help manage your tax bill.

Types of 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.