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Tax basics for small business

 
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Last Modified: Thursday, 8 September 2011

 
Table of contents
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About this guide
A quick tax guide for your business
Starting your business
Choosing a business structure
Registering your business for tax purposes
Keeping good records
Working out your income tax
Claiming deductions
Tax concessions for small business
Making capital gains
Contractors and consultants
Offsetting your business losses
How GST works
Employer obligations
Your super obligations
Your FBT obligations
Activity statements
Tax returns
Paying your tax
Your first year in business
As your business grows
Selling or ending your business
Support for small business
Definitions
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