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The tax & small-business guide
Tax and accounting in plain English — what things cost, what you can claim, which structure to use, and when a registered agent is worth it. Every fact checked against the ATO, ASIC and the Tax Practitioners Board.
How Much Does an Accountant Cost in Australia in 2026? Tax Returns to Business, Real Figures
What accountants and tax agents charge in Australia in 2026, from simple tax returns (around $100-$400) to business work, plus what's deductible and how to verify an
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What Can You Claim on Your Tax Return? A Plain-English Guide to Work-Related Deductions (2025-26)
A plain-English 2026 guide to work-related tax deductions in Australia: working from home (70c/hr), car (88c/km), clothing, tools, self-education, plus the ATO rules
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Sole Trader vs Company vs Trust: How Each Is Taxed in Australia (2025-26) and How to Choose
How sole traders, companies and trusts are taxed in Australia for 2025-26, with real ATO and ASIC figures, plus a plain-English guide to choosing the right structure
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Do I Need an Accountant, or Can I Do My Own Tax With myTax?
Independent 2026 guide: when myTax (free, ATO) is enough and when a registered tax agent is worth it. Deadlines, costs, deductions and how to check who's registered.
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BAS and GST Explained: The Plain-English Guide for Australian Small Business (2026)
GST and BAS explained for Australian small business in 2026: the $75,000 threshold, the 10% rate, due dates, Simpler BAS, penalties and how to lodge.
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Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF) Explained: The 2026 Costs, Rules and Whether It's Worth It
A plain-English 2026 guide to SMSFs for Australians: what they cost to run, the ATO rules and trustee duties, and how to judge whether one is worth it.
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Small Business Tax Deductions and the $20,000 Instant Asset Write-Off: A Plain-English 2025-26 Guide
How small business tax deductions and the $20,000 instant asset write-off work in 2025-26: ATO rules, thresholds, dates and what you can and can't claim.
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Negative Gearing and Property Investment Tax in Australia, Explained (2026)
Plain-English guide to negative gearing, rental deductions, capital gains tax and the 2026-27 Budget reforms. Current ATO rules, real figures, what changes in 2027.
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CPA vs CA vs Registered Tax Agent: Who's Actually Qualified to Do Your Tax (2026 Guide)
CPA, CA and registered tax agent explained for Australians: what each can legally do, who can charge for your tax return, and how to check they're registered.
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Company Tax Rates in Australia 2026: 25% vs 30%, and How Company Tax Actually Works
Australia's 2026 company tax rates explained: the 25% base rate entity rate vs the 30% full rate, who qualifies, plus how lodging, paying and franking work.
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