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Company Tax Rates in Australia: 2026-27 Guide

25% or 30%? Here is how the company tax rate applies to small and medium businesses in Australia for 2026-27, and how to check which rate is yours.

FBT Return Australia: Does Your Business Lodge?

Company car, staff parking or work perks? Here is when your business must lodge an FBT return in Australia, and how ABBS Tax can help you get it right.

Late Lodgement Penalties: What They Cost and How to Avoid Them

Worried about ATO failure to lodge penalties? Read our simple guide on tax deadlines, penalty fee breakdowns, and how to request a penalty remission.

Subcontractor vs Employee: Tax Differences Every Tradie Should Know

Get called a subbie on site but paid like an employee? The subcontractor vs employee tax question affects your super, your PAYG withholding, and what you’re actually owed. Here’s how the ATO tells the difference, and why getting it wrong costs both sides more than they expect.

Voluntary Disclosure to the ATO – When and How to Do It

Found a mistake in a past tax return? Voluntary disclosure to the ATO lets you correct it before they find it themselves, and timing changes everything. Disclose early and penalties can be reduced by up to 80 percent. Here is when and how to do it properly.

GST Registration for Tradies: When You Need It and How It Works

GST registration for tradies kicks in the moment your turnover hits $75,000 in any rolling 12-month period – not just at EOFY. Miss the 21-day registration window and the ATO can backdate your obligations, even on invoices where you never charged GST. Here is what you need to know before that threshold arrives.