Working for yourself isn’t always as easy and glamorous as it seems. Unlike being an employee of a company, you are solely responsible for securing contracts and making sure your clients get what they need on time. That means you take 100% of the risk, but also get to reap 100% of the rewards.
To help you maximise your business success, here are the top 5 tax deductions for sole traders.
Many people running their own Sole Trader businesses in Australia are still unsure about whether or not to register for GST. You may be worried that by adding 10% to your prices as a GST-registered business, you will turn off some potential customers. And then there is also the quarterly Business Activity Statement (BAS) to worry about, not to mention the potential for penalties if you fail to get it right. If this sounds like you, then read on for some advice about when to register for GST and some tips on how to make the process simple.
The best tax software can help you keep track of your deductions and make sure you’re taking advantage of all the deductions you’re entitled to. This can save you a lot of money come tax time. It can also help you keep track of your tax records so you don’t miss any important deadlines.
The Australian Taxation Office is targeting taxpayers who may have made mistakes on their tax returns and could be at risk of a tax audit. In this blog post, we will discuss what you need to know about the ATO’s latest tax campaign.
From 30 June 2023, the QLD Government intend to calculate land tax on the total value of your Australian land. This includes your taxable land in Queensland and any land located in another state or territory.
Tax time is stressful for a lot of people. But if you’re a property investor, it can be even more so. Not only do you have to worry about your own tax return, but you also have to think about the investment property and how it will affect your taxes.
Are you already thinking about the extra money you could be receiving at tax time? Tax time is approaching and for millions of Australians this year could deliver a nice bonus thanks to the boost of a tax offset announced in the recent federal budget.
If just the thought of tax time makes your stress levels rise, you are not alone according to new research conducted by cloud-based tax software, TaxTank.
The recent survey of 1000 Australian taxpayers revealed more than half (56%) find tax time stressful with missed deductions the leading cause of stress ahead of not knowing if they will receive a tax refund or bill and making a mistake.
When it comes to tax time, many people feel like they are at a loss. They don’t understand the tax system and feel like they’re not in control with little power to do anything to actually control how much tax they pay.
New research from cloud-based tax software TaxTank reveals that 50% of Gen X’s, 40% of Millennials, and 30% of Baby Boomers intend on claiming work-from-home (WFH) expenses this tax year.
The findings coincide with a recent statement from the ATO saying it would scrutinise WFH expenses this tax year with millions of Australians having pivoted to remote and hybrid work environments due to COVID-19.
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