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Tax

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have fantastic, easy to understand resources on their website for people starting and running their own business, to help you be compliant and efficient with your tax and employee contributions. They detail things like:

  • tax implications of each business structure (more on that here)
  • PAYG and Single Touch Payroll
  • registrations
  • records you need to keep
  • reporting and paying tax
  • deductions you can claim.

The ATO’s Essentials to strengthen your small business website offers in-depth online courses covering cash flow, GST, and a myriad other essential topics for small business operators.

From 1 July 2008, any employer who pays wages to employees in Tasmania is liable for payroll tax in Tasmania where:

  • their total wages paid in Australia are greater than $1.25 million per annum
  • they are a member of a group with total Australian wages exceeding $1.25 million per annum.

The State Revenue Office in Tasmania provides detailed information about this to help you meet your obligations.

The National Tax Clinic Program

The National Tax Clinic program is a government-funded initiative to help people who may not be able to afford professional advice and representation with their tax affairs.

The service is delivered through the University of Tasmania and is a community service focused on providing eligible taxpayers with free tax assistance and advice while allowing students the opportunity to develop their skills.

Supported by the ATO, and under guidance from experienced tax professionals, students can provide clients with quality tax advice or assistance related to everything from:

  • Annual Tax Returns
  • Small Business and Start-up Enquiries
  • Advocacy on tax regulation and legislation

Visit the National Tax Clinic Program for further details.