Taxation Understanding taxes and meeting your taxation obligations can save you money. By paying the right amount you can avoid late payment penalties. You may also be entitled to exemptions.
How to register A range of taxes affect small business, so before you begin operating you'll need to know what you must do to comply with government taxation regulations.
Register for Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) FBT is a tax payable by employers for benefits paid to an employee or the employee's associate in place of salary or wages.
Register for Goods & Services Tax (GST) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a broad-based tax of 10 percent on the sale of most goods and services and other things in Australia.
Register for Pay-roll Tax Pay-roll tax is a state tax on the wages paid by employers. It is calculated on the amount of wages you pay per month.
Taxes explained There are a number of different taxes that can apply to your business, depending on your location and business activity.
Capital Gains Tax Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is the tax that you pay on any capital gain you include on your annual income tax return.
Excise duties Excise duty is a tax levied on certain types of goods produced or manufactured in Australia.
Fringe Benefits Tax Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) is a tax payable by employers for benefits paid to an employee or the employee's associate.
Goods & Services Tax The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a broad-based tax of 10 per cent on the sale of most goods and services and other things in Australia.
Income tax for business Federal income tax is levied on the taxable income of a person or a business.
International tax Residents and non-residents have different tax rates, which is why you need to find out what international tax obligations apply to you.
Land tax Land tax is an annual state government tax payable by the owner of land.
Determine the status of workers The status of your workers for tax purposes is important, as employees and contract workers involve different obligations.
Fringe Benefits Tax Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) is a tax payable by employers for benefits paid to an employee or the employee's associate.
Pay As You Go (PAYG) withholding Pay As You Go (PAYG) withholding is a legal requirement to withhold amounts for income tax purposes.
Pay-roll tax Pay-roll tax is a state tax on the wages paid by employers. It is calculated on the amount of wages you pay per month.
Superannuation Running a business or employing people is likely to involve superannuation obligations. Most of your employees, whether full-time, part-time or casual, will be covered by the superannuation guarantee legislation.
Tax deductions Deductions for costs incurred in running your business are allowable, provided the expenses are not of a private, domestic or capital nature.
Record keeping and reporting Under tax law, you must keep records of all your business transactions. You're required to keep records relating to income tax, GST, payments to employees and business payments. Activity statements are used to report and pay your tax obligations, including PAYG, FBT and GST, and to pay deferred company and superannuation fund instalments.
Record keeping Good business records help you manage your business and make sound business decisions.
Reporting activity statements You make payments and report your obligations under the tax system using an activity statement.
Paying your taxes Paying your tax online is a fast, convenient and secure way to do business. Find out how to pay your taxes, and which methods of payment are available.
Ending your business You must tell the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) if you have ceased trading or your business has been sold. You must also cancel your various registrations, such as Australian Business Number; Goods and Services Tax; Luxury Car Tax; Wine Equalisation Tax; Pay As You Go; or Diesel and Alternative Fuel Grant Schemes.
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