Uber and DiDi drivers: ABN, GST and BAS explained
Rideshare drivers must have an ABN and register for GST before their first trip, whatever they earn. Here's what that means and how BAS works for drivers.
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Rideshare driver tax deductions: what you can claim
A practical guide to tax deductions for Uber, DiDi and Ola drivers: car costs, the logbook, phone, platform fees and the records you need.
Read article →Tax return checklist: what to bring to your accountant
A simple checklist of the documents and details you need for your Australian tax return, so your appointment is quick and you don't miss deductions.
Read article →5 money problems small businesses face, and how to fix them
Late-paying customers, tax bills, rising costs, messy books and ATO debt: practical fixes for the most common small business money problems.
Read article →7 common tax return mistakes the ATO looks for
The mistakes that most often lead to ATO reviews of individual tax returns, from missing income to over-claimed work expenses, and how to avoid them.
Read article →Side hustles and gig work: do you need to declare it?
Selling online, freelancing, delivery driving or renting out a room? When side income is taxable, when you need an ABN, and what you can claim.
Read article →Key ATO due dates for 2026–27: tax returns, BAS and super
The main ATO lodgement and payment dates for individuals and small businesses in 2026–27, including quarterly BAS dates and the new Payday Super rules.
Read article →Working from home deductions: the 70c fixed rate explained
How the ATO's 70 cents per hour fixed rate method works for 2025–26, what it covers, what you can claim on top, and the records you must keep.
Read article →Car expenses: cents per km or logbook?
Compare the ATO cents per kilometre method (88c/km, up to 5,000 km) and the logbook method for work-related car expenses, and which suits you.
Read article →Rental property deductions: what landlords can and can't claim
A plain-English guide to rental property tax deductions in Australia: immediate expenses, depreciation, capital works, and common mistakes to avoid.
Read article →Sole trader, company or trust: choosing a business structure
Compare sole trader, company, partnership and trust structures in Australia — tax, cost, liability and paperwork — to choose the right one for your business.
Read article →Do I need to register for GST? The $75,000 rule
When Australian businesses must register for GST, how the $75,000 turnover test works, special rules for ride-share drivers, and what happens after you register.
Read article →Payday Super from 1 July 2026: what employers need to do
From 1 July 2026 Australian employers must pay super with each pay run. Here's what's changing, the 7-business-day rule and how to get your payroll ready.
Read article →The $20,000 instant asset write-off for small business
How the $20,000 instant asset write-off works for Australian small businesses: who is eligible, the per-asset rule, cars and timing.
Read article →Behind on your tax returns or BAS? How to catch up and reduce penalties
How ATO failure to lodge penalties work, how to request a penalty remission, and the steps to catch up on overdue tax returns and BAS.
Read article →BAS explained: what goes on your Business Activity Statement
A simple guide to the Business Activity Statement (BAS) for small businesses: GST, PAYG withholding, PAYG instalments, how often to lodge and common mistakes.
Read article →Record keeping for small business: what to keep and for how long
What records Australian small businesses must keep for the ATO, how long to keep them, and simple ways to keep them organised digitally.
Read article →Owe the ATO? How payment plans work
Can't pay your tax bill in full? How ATO payment plans work for individuals and small businesses, interest charges, and the steps to set one up.
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