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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What Happens During an ATO Audit (And How to Prepare)

Got a letter from the ATO? Here’s what an audit actually involves and how ABBS Tax can help you prepare and respond. Call Now 1300 022 270!
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Ute and Vehicle Tax Deductions for Tradies: What You Can Actually Claim

Looking to maximize vehicle tax deductions tradies can claim in Australia? Learn the rules on utes, logbooks, and cents per km from the ABBS Tax team. Call Now!
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Tradie Tax Deductions: The Complete Guide for Brisbane and Logan Tradies

Learn what tradie tax deductions you may be able to claim, what records to keep, and how ABBS Tax helps Brisbane and Logan tradies. Call Now!
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How to Amend a Tax Return in Australia: Step-by-Step Guide

Made a mistake on a lodged return? Here’s exactly how to amend a tax return Australia taxpayers use to fix ATO errors, and when ABBS Tax can lodge one for you.

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