An ABN identifies any business and is issued by the ATO; an ACN identifies a company and is issued by ASIC. Sole traders need only an ABN, companies need both. Here is how the two numbers connect and which your business needs.
The 2026 tax return deadline is 31 October for self-lodgers. Every key ATO date for individuals and sole traders, the tax agent extension to 15 May 2027, and what a late return or payment costs.
How the $20,000 instant asset write-off works for Australian small businesses: the per-asset threshold, the under-$10-million turnover test, GST-exclusive costing, what is excluded, and why the 2026-27 figure is not yet law.
Every 2026-27 BAS due date for quarterly, monthly and annual lodgers, plus the two-week online concession and what a late lodgment costs in ATO penalties and interest.
The ATO's free myDeductions tool is the right answer for more people than app companies like to admit. Here's an honest comparison of tax receipt apps for Australians, and where the free option stops.
Complete list of tax deductions for Uber, Ola, and DiDi rideshare drivers in Australia for the 2025-26 financial year, including GST and record-keeping requirements.
The Australian Tax Office requires businesses to keep records for five years, but knowing which documents to retain and for how long is crucial for compliance.
The ATO allows certain tax deductions without receipts in Australia under specific rules, including the $300 threshold and laundry claims.
Complete guide to sole trader tax deductions in Australia for 2025-26, covering vehicle expenses, home office, equipment, professional services, marketing, and what you cannot claim.
Guide to claiming work from home deductions in Australia using the fixed rate (70 cents/hour) or actual cost method, with examples and record-keeping requirements.
The ATO cents per km rate for 2026-27 is 91 cents per kilometre, up from 88 cents. Learn how to claim vehicle deductions using the cents per km or logbook method.
Managing superannuation documentation in Australia doesn't have to be complicated. Going digital helps you capture, organize, and retrieve financial records instantly — making it easier to track contributions and stay audit-ready.
