Sole trader tax guides.
Working for yourself as a sole trader: what the return costs, when GST and BAS start, and what changes once the business grows. Rather have it done? Sole trader returns are a fixed $330 →
Do Uber Eats Drivers Pay GST in Australia?
Uber Eats delivery sits under the $75,000 GST threshold, unlike rideshare. What the two turnover tests mean, and what one night of passengers does.
Sole traders · Deadlines and obligationsDelivery Driver Tax Deductions in Australia (2026)
What delivery drivers can claim in Australia: the vehicle method that changes on a scooter, platform fees, the bag, phone and tolls, and when GST starts.
Sole traders · Deadlines and obligationsDo Tradies Charge GST? Registering, Quoting and Invoicing
When a tradie has to charge GST, how to quote a homeowner against a builder, the 7 things a tax invoice needs, and what to do if you are not registered.
Sole traders · Choosing an accountantSubcontractor vs Employee in Australia: Which Are You?
An ABN does not make you a contractor. How the ATO and Fair Work test it differently, the workers who are always employees, and the super you may be owed.
Deadlines and obligations · Sole tradersGST Registration Threshold in Australia: When to Register
The GST registration threshold is $75,000 of turnover, tested two ways over a rolling 12 months. When you must register, the 21 days, and when you do not.
Companies · Sole tradersSole Trader vs Pty Ltd for Tradies: Which Structure and When
Sole trader or Pty Ltd as a tradie: what the 25% company rate really saves, when PSI cancels it, what a company costs to run, and what the ute becomes.
Sole traders · CompaniesTradie Tax Deductions: What You Can Claim in Australia
What tradies can claim in Australia: tools, the ute, protective gear, phone and licences, plus the vehicle rules that change with your structure.
Deadlines and obligations · Sole tradersWhat Is a BAS in Australia? A Plain-English Guide
A BAS reports GST, PAYG withholding and instalments to the ATO. Who has to lodge one, when it is due, and why most small businesses fill in three boxes.
Sole traders · CompaniesBusiness Structures in Australia: How the Tax Differs
Sole trader, partnership, company or trust: who pays the tax, at what rate, what each costs to run a year, and what the announced Budget measures change.
Rather just have the sole trader return done?
$330 inc GST with your personal return included, typically within 5 business days.