Support for tax time
We offer a range of tools and services to help small businesses meet their tax and superannuation obligations. No matter what stage of the business lifecycle you're in, there's support available to help you stay on track.
If you haven’t already, you should consider engaging a registered tax practitioner. Professional advice can help you better understand and meet your obligations. Tax professionals can also help you find the right support and provide personalised advice.
Tax time toolkit
Our Tax time toolkit for small business has guides to help you with:
- small business tax concessions
- home-based business expenses
- motor vehicle expenses
- travel expenses
- claiming deductions for the cost of digital expenses
- using business money and assets
- pausing or permanently closing your business.
You can also download the Tax time toolkit for small business (PDF, 1.4MB).
To find out what's new and any changes that may affect you at tax time, visit new measures for small businesses.
If you are carrying on a primary production business, you may also be eligible for additional concessions at tax time. To find out more visit information for primary producers.
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
We're committed to making tax and superannuation as easy as possible for Indigenous small businesses. We have tailored information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including information on how to start or run a business.
Reach Out is our Indigenous business support program that works with Indigenous small business owners to help them meet their tax and superannuation obligations. It also helps to improve their business and financial acumen.
To learn more about the support we offer, visit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Support in your language
We offer educational support to culturally and linguistically diverse small businesses. We also have a range of translated information about tax and superannuation in Australia to help people understand their responsibilities, obligations and rights.
To find out more visit information in your language.
Support in natural disasters and difficult events
We recognise that natural disasters and other difficult events can cause financial difficulties that can have a major and lasting impact on taxpayers. We remain committed to ensuring we apply our actions with fairness and understanding, particularly for taxpayers impacted by events outside of their control. Support tailored to your circumstances is available, you can also speak to your registered tax practitioner or find information in your language.
There are many organisations that can provide information and support to help you with your mental health and wellbeing. For a list of organisations, and information about the support we can provide you, visit personal crisis support.
You can also download our information for small businesses impacted by a natural disaster (NAT 75758 PDF, 499KB)External Link.
Government support related to natural disasters
If you're affected by a natural disaster such as a bushfire, cyclone, flood, storm or drought, we can help you with your tax affairs so you can focus on your family and community. There are also a range of tailored concessions available to primary producers that can help them prepare for or manage the impact of a natural disaster. If you receive a government disaster support grant or another payment to support your business, you may need to report it in your tax return.
If you're having difficulty lodging or paying on time due to a natural disaster, contact our Emergency Support Infoline on 1800 806 218 or contact your registered professional or financial counsellor to discuss support options available.
For information about assistance from other government agencies in Australia, visit Disaster Assist.
Help meeting your obligations
If you need help to meet your tax or super obligations, tax support is available. You should contact us or speak with a tax professional before your lodgments and payments are due to discuss the support options available. To provide you with help, we may ask for evidence that your business is in financial difficulty.
Payment plans
If you’re experiencing financial difficulties, you may be eligible to set up a payment plan to pay the tax you owe. A payment plan allows you to break down your payment into smaller amounts that are made via instalments. Payment plans will generally require an upfront payment, and repayments should be completed within the shortest possible timeframe to reduce the general interest charge that you’ll pay.
You can also speak to a registered tax practitioner to discuss your payment options.