Australian Tax Guides for Sole Traders and Freelancers
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These guides cover Australian tax for sole traders, freelancers and employees who claim work expenses: what the ATO lets you deduct, how GST and BAS work, the lodgment deadlines, how to keep records and what changed in the 2026-27 Federal Budget.
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17 Tax Deductions Australian Freelancers Miss Every Year
Australian freelancers leave thousands on the table every year. Here are 17 commonly missed tax deductions you should be claiming.
How to Track Business Expenses as a Sole Trader
A step-by-step guide to tracking business expenses as a sole trader. Learn what records to keep, how long, and the easiest way to stay organised.
BAS Lodgement Guide: How to Prepare Your Quarterly BAS
A step-by-step guide to preparing and lodging your quarterly BAS. Understand GST reporting, PAYG, and how to avoid common BAS mistakes.
Australian Federal Budget 2026-27: What It Means for You
Plain-English guide to Australia's 2026-27 Federal Budget. What changed for small business, sole traders, freelancers, accountants, and individual taxpayers: IAWO, $1k flat deduction, payday super, CGT, negative gearing, and more.
Free calculators
BAS Calculator Quarterly Australia
Calculate your quarterly BAS instantly. Enter sales and purchases, see GST payable, optional PAYG instalments, and total amount due to the ATO.
Cents Per KM Calculator Australia
Calculate your work-related car deduction using the ATO's cents per km method. 88c/km for FY2025-26, capped at 5,000 business km per car.
GST Calculator Australia
Free GST calculator for Australian businesses. Instantly add or remove 10% GST from any amount. Calculate GST-inclusive and GST-exclusive prices.
Home Office Deduction Calculator Australia
Calculate your home office tax deduction in Australia. Compare the fixed rate method (70c/hour) vs actual cost method and see which gives a bigger claim.
Instant Asset Write-Off Calculator Australia
Check if your asset qualifies for the $20,000 instant asset write-off in 2025-26 or 2026-27. Eligibility test for turnover, asset cost, and installation date.
Sole Trader Tax Calculator Australia
Estimate your sole trader tax for FY2025-26. Income tax, Medicare Levy, LITO offset and take-home pay, based on the Stage 3 brackets.
Deductions by profession
- 17 Tax Deductions Australian Freelancers Miss Every Year
- Tax Deductions Every Tradie Should Know in Australia
- Tax Deductions for Cleaners in Australia
- Tax Deductions for Content Creators and YouTubers in Australia
- Tax Deductions for Freelance Graphic Designers in Australia
- Tax Deductions for Freelance Photographers in Australia
- Tax Deductions for IT Contractors in Australia
- Tax Deductions for Musicians and Artists in Australia
- Tax Deductions for Nurses and Healthcare Workers in Australia
- Tax Deductions for Personal Trainers in Australia
- Tax Deductions for Real Estate Agents in Australia
- Tax Deductions for Rideshare Drivers in Australia: A Driver's Guide
- Tax Deductions for Teachers in Australia
2026-27 Federal Budget
- $1,000 Flat Deduction vs Itemising: Which Wins?
- 2026 Budget for Service Sole Traders (PT, Cleaners)
- AML/CTF Tranche 2: Accountant Obligations from July 2026
- ATO Shadow Economy Crackdown: What the Funding Targets
- Australian Federal Budget 2026-27: Every Tax Change for Sole Traders, SMBs and Accountants
- CGT Reform 2027: Indexation + 30% Min on Real Gains
- Client Comms Template: Budget 2026 in Plain English
- How to Claim the New $1,000 Flat Tax Deduction (Step-by-Step)
- IAWO Recordkeeping Checklist Now It's Permanent
- Loss Carry-Back Records Your Clients Need to Keep
- Loss Carry-Back Returns: Refundable Losses for SMB
- Medicare Levy Thresholds Increased 2.9% for 2026
- Negative Gearing Limits 2027: What Investors Lose
- Payday Super Starts 1 July 2026: What to Know
- Payday Super: Accountant Readiness Checklist for 1 July 2026
- Permanent $20,000 Instant Asset Write-Off Explained
- The New $1,000 Flat Tax Deduction: Who Qualifies
- Trust 30% Minimum Tax Coming in 2028
- Trust Restructure Window: How to Advise Clients
- What the 2026 Budget Means for Australian Tradies
- What the 2026 Budget Means for Content Creators
- What the 2026 Budget Means for IT Contractors
- What the 2026 Budget Means for Real Estate Agents
- What the 2026 Budget Means for Rideshare Drivers
- Working Australians Tax Offset: $250 Explained
GST, lodgment and record keeping
- 5 Cash Flow Mistakes Small Businesses Make (and How to Fix Them)
- 5 Tax Deduction Tips Every Freelancer Should Know
- ABN Expense Tracker: Separating Business and Personal Spending
- BAS Lodgement Guide: How to Prepare Your Quarterly BAS
- Digital Receipt Management vs Paper Receipts: What the ATO Accepts
- EOFY Deadline: What Happens If You Lodge Your Tax Return Late in Australia
- EOFY Tax Checklist for Freelancers: Get Ready for June 30
- Freelancer Expense Categories Explained: A Simple Breakdown
- GST for Small Business: When to Register and How to Track It
- GST Receipt Tracking: The Easiest Way to Stay BAS-Ready
- Home Office Deduction Calculator: How to Claim in Australia
- How Taxr Helps Accountants with Client Expense Reports
- How to Export Your Expenses for Your Accountant in Minutes
- How to Organise Your Receipts Before Sending Them to Your Accountant
- How to Track Business Expenses as a Sole Trader
- Instant Asset Write-Off: What Small Businesses Can Claim in 2026
- International Freelancer Tax Guide: Managing Expenses Across AU, UK, and US
- Lost a Receipt? What the ATO Accepts When You Lodge Your Own Tax Return
- October 31 Tax Deadline: The Self-Lodger's Guide to Not Panicking
- Setting Up Your Expense Tracking for the New Financial Year
- Sole Trader vs Company in Australia: Which Structure Is Right for You?
- Spring Clean Your Finances: How to Audit a Year of Expenses in 30 Minutes
- Tax Planning for the New Year: Start 2027 with Better Expense Habits
- The Best ATO myDeductions Alternative for 2026
- The Complete Guide to Scanning and Storing Receipts for Tax Compliance
- Vehicle and Travel Expense Deductions: The ATO's Rules Explained
Taxr for your kind of work
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- Taxr for Rideshare Drivers: Keep Every Receipt That Cuts Your Tax
- Taxr for Sole Traders: Expense Tracking Made Simple
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Guides for other countries: US Tax Guides for Freelancers and 1099 Contractors, UK Tax Guides for Sole Traders and Landlords.
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