Tax Return Filing

Tax Filing Requirements & Reportable Income

Even if you incur a loss or do not exceed the tax threshold, you must file an annual tax return for your firm. Ensure you are aware of the requirements that apply to your company structure before filing your return.

  1. The majority of your income will be pre-populated using information from your employer and banking institutions that the ATO gets. There may be additional revenue that you must contribute yourself. The following are examples of typical forms of income that must be reported:
    • employment income
    • government payments
    • super pensions and annuities investment earnings (including interest, dividends, rent and capital gains)
    • monetary gain via the sharing economy (for example Uber or Airbnb)
    • compensation and insurance payments
    • Foreign earnings
    ctto: ato.gov.au

Consult a licensed tax professional.

If you want a professional to prepare your tax return, you must utilize a licensed tax agent.

The majority of licensed agents have special filing deadlines and may file returns for their customers after the October 31 deadline.

Regardless of how you submit your tax return, you are accountable for any claims you make. Before you or your agent files your tax return, verify that your deductions are valid and that you’ve included all of your revenue.

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Keith Mar

Director of Sunnyside Financial Group

Keith has 20 years of experience in the provision of business/tax/accounting advice and 9 years experience in the provision of financial planning advice. Keith attained a Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Business Law, and a Master Degree in Taxation (ATAX) from The University of NSW. Keith is a chartered accountant of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, a Certified Practising Accountant of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a registered tax (financial) agent in Australia. Keith also received external examiner qualification from the Law Society of New South Wales.