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Sole trader money, in plain English.
Short, honest guides to the things every Australian sole trader runs into — tax to set aside, what goes on an invoice, GST, BAS, super. Free, no signup, and checked against the ATO. If a question’s still nagging, ask Kelpie at the bottom of any guide.
How much tax should a sole trader set aside?
The 2026–27 tax brackets in plain English, what the Medicare levy adds, and a sensible rule of thumb for how much of each invoice to put away.
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What has to be on a sole trader's invoice?
The difference between an invoice and a tax invoice, the $82.50 rule, and the trap for sole traders who aren't registered for GST.
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Do I need to register for GST?
The $75,000 threshold explained — how it's measured, who must register regardless, and what actually changes the day you register.
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BAS for beginners: what it is and when it's due
What a Business Activity Statement actually reports, the 2026–27 quarterly due dates, and what the labels mean in plain English.
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Super when you work for yourself
Nobody makes a sole trader pay super — which is why most don't. The 2026–27 caps, how the deduction works, and the one form that decides whether you get it.
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