Tax Resources
Tax guides and resources
Plain-English guides to Australian tax for individuals, investors, contractors and businesses — with links to official sources and practical calculators.
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Essential reading
Australian Tax Updates
What's Changed for 2026–27: Key Australian Tax Updates
Key Australian tax and super changes for 2026–27: the 15% tax rate, Payday Super, the permanent $20,000 instant asset write-off, HELP and Medicare thresholds.
· 2 min read
Individual Tax Returns
How to Prepare for Your Australian Tax Return
A practical guide to preparing your Australian tax return: when to lodge, what records to gather, common deductions and how to avoid amendments.
· 2 min read
Tax Planning
How to Prepare for the End of Financial Year
An end of financial year (EOFY) checklist for Australian businesses and individuals: what to do before 30 June, STP finalisation and lodgement deadlines.
· 2 min read
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- 4 guides
Individual Tax Returns
Preparing and lodging your personal tax return with confidence.
- 5 guides
Tax Deductions
What you can claim, what you can't, and the records you need.
- 11 guides
Small Business Tax
Tax obligations, concessions and record keeping for small businesses.
- 5 guides
GST & BAS
Registering for GST, calculating it correctly and lodging your BAS.
- 2 guides
Payroll & Super
Paying staff, PAYG withholding, Single Touch Payroll and Payday Super.
- 2 guides
Rental Property Tax
Income, deductions and records for property investors.
- 1 guide
Capital Gains Tax
How CGT works when you sell property, shares or crypto.
- 1 guide
Company Tax
Company tax rates, franking and how companies differ from individuals.
- 3 guides
Sole Trader Tax
Tax for ABN holders, contractors and tradies working for themselves.
- 3 guides
Tax Planning
Legitimate ways to plan ahead and manage your tax position.
- 1 guide
Australian Tax Updates
What's changed in the current income year and what's coming.
Key Dates
The tax year at a glance
Common due dates when lodging yourself. Different dates may apply when you use a registered tax agent.
| 21st of each month | Monthly BAS (generally) |
|---|---|
| 28 October | Q1 BAS (July–September) |
| 31 October | Individual tax returns, if lodging yourself |
| 28 February | Q2 BAS (October–December) |
| 28 April | Q3 BAS (January–March) |
| 30 June | Financial year ends |
| 14 July | STP finalisation for employers |
| 28 July | Q4 BAS (April–June) |
Official Sources
Useful government links
- Australian Taxation OfficeTax and super rules, rates and online services
- myGovAccess ATO online services and your income statement
- Tax Practitioners BoardCheck a tax or BAS agent is registered
- business.gov.auStarting and running a business in Australia
- ASICCompanies and business names
- Fair Work OmbudsmanPay rates, awards and employment conditions
- State Revenue Office VictoriaLand tax, payroll tax and stamp duty in Victoria
Tax Calculators
Put the guides into numbers
20 free calculators for income tax, GST, BAS, payroll and more.
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