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The complete guideSmall business tax in Australia
Structures, GST and ABN registration, what you can actually claim, BAS, tax planning and the key rates. Everything in one place, in plain English.
- Sole trader vs company vs trust
- The $75,000 GST threshold
- Deductions and BAS explained
Step-by-step guideHow to start a business in Australia
The five steps from idea to trading: planning, choosing a structure, registering, setting up your books, and knowing what you owe the ATO.
- ABN, business name and Director ID
- Choosing the right structure first time
- Setting up Xero from day one
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Cash Flow for Small Businesses
Why businesses that look profitable still run out of money, and the seven plain-English habits that keep cash in your account.
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Tax Planning for Small Business Owners
Why your tax bill is mostly decided before 30 June, and the plain-English moves worth making while they can still change the number.
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Tax for High Income Earners
The levers that actually move a big tax bill, in plain English: the top brackets, super caps, Division 293, the CGT clock, and the traps between them.
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7 Tax Deductions Most Small Business Owners Miss
The deductions I see missed most often, explained in plain English, with the records the ATO actually expects.
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Tax & Compliance
Do You Need to Register for GST?
Two questions get asked as one: do I have to register for GST, and should I? Above the threshold there is no choice. Below it, most of my business clients registered anyway.
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What a Small Business Accountant Costs in Australia
Hourly, fixed one-off or monthly: the three fee models, what moves the number, and the five questions worth asking before you sign anything.
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Sole Trader vs Company: When Is It Worth It?
The turnover figure people quote at you is made up. Here are the four things that actually decide whether a company is worth it.
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Tax & Compliance
Payday Super: What It Means for Your Business
From 1 July 2026, employers pay super every payday, not quarterly. Here's how to get ready.
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Tax & Compliance
Tax Changes Small Business Owners Need to Know
Super guarantee at 12%, the $20,000 instant asset write-off, company tax rates and Payday Super, each dated and checked against the ATO.
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Tax Planning
Your EOFY Tax Checklist
The tax-planning tasks worth doing before 30 June, and the ATO focus areas worth avoiding.
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Business Strategy
Smart Tax Planning for Small Business Owners
Think of tax planning as a tool for optimising your finances and fuelling growth, not just compliance.
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How to Choose the Right Accounting Software
The best software is the one that solves your specific problems and can scale with your business.
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