GST in Australia: A Practical Guide for Small Business Owners
GST in Australia is a 10% tax on most goods and services. If your business is registered, you collect GST from customers, claim eligible GST credits on
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Guides for Australian small businesses and sole traders on GST, the Business Activity Statement and related taxes.
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These guides explain how GST works in Australia, how to calculate it on a sale or purchase, what a Business Activity Statement is and how to lodge one, getting and using an ABN, the taxes a small business or sole trader pays, and how GST differs from capital gains tax.
For the current rules, check the Australian Taxation Office (ato.gov.au) (opens in a new tab).
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