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ABN
Individuals
Tax file number and Australian business number information for savings accounts and investments
Outlines the tax file number (TFN) and Australian business number (ABN) quoting requirements for people and organisations who have savings accounts or investments. Nat 1628.
Businesses
ABN a great start for business
This brochure outlines the reasons to have an ABN, and information on getting an ABN online for businesses. (NAT 11306)
Different roads one path - getting down to business
This brochure outlines how the Australian Business Register can assist you with starting and running your own business. (Nat 11305)
How to complete your activity statement for taxi drivers
Practical advice to help taxi drivers correctly report business income and expenses for goods and services tax (GST).
Non-profit organisations
Australian business number (ABN)
This factsheet provides information on the Australian business number, including how to register and requirements for non-profit organisations that undertake multiple enterprises and/or have multiple entities. NAT 4450
All
ABN a great start for business
This brochure outlines the reasons to have an ABN, and information on getting an ABN online for businesses. (NAT 11306)
Australian business number (ABN)
This factsheet provides information on the Australian business number, including how to register and requirements for non-profit organisations that undertake multiple enterprises and/or have multiple entities. NAT 4450
Different roads one path - getting down to business
This brochure outlines how the Australian Business Register can assist you with starting and running your own business. (Nat 11305)
How to complete your activity statement for taxi drivers
Practical advice to help taxi drivers correctly report business income and expenses for goods and services tax (GST).
Tax file number and Australian business number information for savings accounts and investments
Outlines the tax file number (TFN) and Australian business number (ABN) quoting requirements for people and organisations who have savings accounts or investments. Nat 1628.
Capital allowances
Individuals
Guide to depreciating assets 2007-08
If you use a capital asset, such as a car or machinery, in earning your income, you may be able to claim a deduction for the cost of that asset, spread over its effective life. NAT 1996-6.2007.
Guide to depreciating assets 2008-09
If you use a capital asset, such as a car or machinery, in earning your income, you may be able to claim a deduction for the cost of that asset, spread over its effective life. NAT 1996-6.2009.
Businesses
Capital allowances: low-cost assets – sampling rule for large business
This document provides information on the sampling rule which allows a business to select a sample of business purchases to help estimate possible deductions. Information includes how the rule works, and who can use it. (NAT 9850)
Uniform capital allowance system: calculating the decline in value of a depreciating asset
This document provides information on calculating the decline in value of a depreciating asset. It includes information on when a depreciating asset starts to decline in value, and how to make your own estimate of a depreciating asset's effective life. (N
Uniform capital allowance system: changing a depreciating asset's effective life
This document provides users with valuable information on changing a depreciating asset's effective life. It includes information on when an effective life can and can't be recalculated, and how to make a new estimate of effective life. (NAT 4517)
Uniform capital allowance system: disposal of a depreciating asset
This document provides information on the capital allowance rules relating to the disposal of a depreciating asset. Information includes how to account for the disposal of a depreciating asset, and offsetting a balancing adjustment amount against a replacement depreciating asset.
Tax Professionals
Capital allowances schedule 2003
If you are claiming a deduction for decline in value, you may need to include the capital allowances schedule with your tax return. To be used by individuals, partnerships, companies, trusts and superannuation funds. (NAT 3424-06.2003) PDF [37.5 kB]
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Capital allowances schedule 2003
If you are claiming a deduction for decline in value, you may need to include the capital allowances schedule with your tax return. To be used by individuals, partnerships, companies, trusts and superannuation funds. (NAT 3424-06.2003) PDF [37.5 kB]
Capital allowances: low-cost assets – sampling rule for large business
This document provides information on the sampling rule which allows a business to select a sample of business purchases to help estimate possible deductions. Information includes how the rule works, and who can use it. (NAT 9850)
Guide to depreciating assets 2007-08
If you use a capital asset, such as a car or machinery, in earning your income, you may be able to claim a deduction for the cost of that asset, spread over its effective life. NAT 1996-6.2007.
Guide to depreciating assets 2008-09
If you use a capital asset, such as a car or machinery, in earning your income, you may be able to claim a deduction for the cost of that asset, spread over its effective life. NAT 1996-6.2009.
Uniform capital allowance system: calculating the decline in value of a depreciating asset
This document provides information on calculating the decline in value of a depreciating asset. It includes information on when a depreciating asset starts to decline in value, and how to make your own estimate of a depreciating asset's effective life. (N
Uniform capital allowance system: changing a depreciating asset's effective life
This document provides users with valuable information on changing a depreciating asset's effective life. It includes information on when an effective life can and can't be recalculated, and how to make a new estimate of effective life. (NAT 4517)
Uniform capital allowance system: disposal of a depreciating asset
This document provides information on the capital allowance rules relating to the disposal of a depreciating asset. Information includes how to account for the disposal of a depreciating asset, and offsetting a balancing adjustment amount against a replacement depreciating asset.
Uniform capital allowance system: low-value pools
This document provides information on the low-value pool provisions under the capital allowance system. It includes information on which depreciating assets can and can't be allocated to a low-value pool, and how to work out a deduction for pooled assets.
What are the uniform capital allowance rules
This document provides overview information on the capital allowance system. It includes information on depreciating assets, who is entitled to claim under the measures, and links to further - more detailed information. (NAT 4990)
Capital gains tax (CGT)
Individuals
Capital gains tax (CGT) rollover
This fact sheet provides information to statutory licence holders. Depending on how your licence ends and is replaced you may be able to defer all or part of your CGT obligations and rollover all or part of the cost base of your original licence.
Guide to capital gains tax 2007-08
This guide explains capital gains tax for individuals who have sold their main residence, for individuals with complex capital gains tax obligations and for companies, trusts and funds. NAT 4151-6.2008.
Guide to capital gains tax 2008-09
This guide explains capital gains tax for individuals who have sold their main residence, for individuals with complex capital gains tax obligations and for companies, trusts and funds. NAT 4151-6.2009.
Main residence exemption - the effect of using your home to produce income
Explains the capital gains tax implications of using part of your home for income-producing purposes while continuing to live in it. NAT 10255
Personal investors guide to capital gains tax 2007-08
If you sold shares or units in a unit trust, or received a distribution of a capital gain from a managed fund, this guide explains your tax obligations. NAT 4152-6.2008.
Personal investors guide to capital gains tax 2008-09
If you sold shares or units in a unit trust, or received a distribution of a capital gain from a managed fund, this guide explains your tax obligations. NAT 4152-6.2009.
Businesses
Advanced guide to capital gains tax concessions for small business 2008-09
This guide provides detailed information about the capital gains tax (CGT) concessions available to small business, and is current for the 2008-09 income year.
Guide to capital gains tax concessions for small business 2008-09
This guide provides general information about the capital gains tax (CGT) concessions available for small business and is current for the 2008-09 income year.
Home-based business
Additional tax considerations for people operating a business at or from their home.
All
Advanced guide to capital gains tax concessions for small business 2008-09
This guide provides detailed information about the capital gains tax (CGT) concessions available to small business, and is current for the 2008-09 income year.
Capital gains tax (CGT) rollover
This fact sheet provides information to statutory licence holders. Depending on how your licence ends and is replaced you may be able to defer all or part of your CGT obligations and rollover all or part of the cost base of your original licence.
Guide to capital gains tax 2007-08
This guide explains capital gains tax for individuals who have sold their main residence, for individuals with complex capital gains tax obligations and for companies, trusts and funds. NAT 4151-6.2008.
Guide to capital gains tax 2008-09
This guide explains capital gains tax for individuals who have sold their main residence, for individuals with complex capital gains tax obligations and for companies, trusts and funds. NAT 4151-6.2009.
Guide to capital gains tax concessions for small business 2008-09
This guide provides general information about the capital gains tax (CGT) concessions available for small business and is current for the 2008-09 income year.
Home-based business
Additional tax considerations for people operating a business at or from their home.
Main residence exemption - the effect of using your home to produce income
Explains the capital gains tax implications of using part of your home for income-producing purposes while continuing to live in it. NAT 10255
Personal investors guide to capital gains tax 2007-08
If you sold shares or units in a unit trust, or received a distribution of a capital gain from a managed fund, this guide explains your tax obligations. NAT 4152-6.2008.
Personal investors guide to capital gains tax 2008-09
If you sold shares or units in a unit trust, or received a distribution of a capital gain from a managed fund, this guide explains your tax obligations. NAT 4152-6.2009.
Class rulings
Corporate
What is a class ruling?
Use this form to apply for a class ruling.
All
What is a class ruling?
Use this form to apply for a class ruling.
Compliance
Corporate
ATO compliance effectiveness methodology - Methodology for compliance officers
A tool for measuring the effectiveness of our compliance strategies. (PDF, 32KB)
Compliance program 2007-08
Our compliance priorities for the current year in the Compliance Program 2007-08.
Compliance program 2008-09
Our compliance program describes how we encourage high levels of compliance with Australia's tax and superannuation laws and details areas of risk.
Compliance program 2009-10
Our compliance priorities for the current year in the Compliance Program 2009-10.
Developing effective compliance strategies
This guide has been developed to assist compliance staff in analysing compliance behaviour.
Making it easier to comply 2003-04
Our three year program that details how we will provide easier, cheaper and more personalised interactions with the tax system.
Making it easier to comply 2004-05
This document is the second in a series, released annually, for the duration of the easier, cheaper and more personalised program.
Making it easier to comply 2005-06
This document is the third in a series that reports on the progress of our easier, cheaper and more personalised program. It also sets out some of our plans for the future.
Making it easier to comply 2006-07
This document is the fourth in a series that reports on the progress of our easier, cheaper and more personalised program. It also sets out some of our plans for the future.
Making it easier to comply 2007-08
This document covers 2007-08 activities that contribute to helping the community to comply with their tax and superannuation obligations.
Measuring compliance effectiveness - Applying our methodology guide for compliance officers
Guides workshop participants through the four phases of our compliance effectiveness methodology. (PDF, 220KB)
Measuring compliance effectiveness - our methodology
This publication describes the methodology used by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to measure the effectiveness of our compliance strategies.
All
ATO compliance effectiveness methodology - Methodology for compliance officers
A tool for measuring the effectiveness of our compliance strategies. (PDF, 32KB)
Compliance program 2007-08
Our compliance priorities for the current year in the Compliance Program 2007-08.
Compliance program 2008-09
Our compliance program describes how we encourage high levels of compliance with Australia's tax and superannuation laws and details areas of risk.
Compliance program 2009-10
Our compliance priorities for the current year in the Compliance Program 2009-10.
Developing effective compliance strategies
This guide has been developed to assist compliance staff in analysing compliance behaviour.
Large business and tax compliance 2006
This booklet explains the range of issues the Tax Office manages in the large business segment. Publication date: August 2006. Nat 8675-8.2006
Making it easier to comply 2003-04
Our three year program that details how we will provide easier, cheaper and more personalised interactions with the tax system.
Making it easier to comply 2004-05
This document is the second in a series, released annually, for the duration of the easier, cheaper and more personalised program.
Making it easier to comply 2005-06
This document is the third in a series that reports on the progress of our easier, cheaper and more personalised program. It also sets out some of our plans for the future.
Making it easier to comply 2006-07
This document is the fourth in a series that reports on the progress of our easier, cheaper and more personalised program. It also sets out some of our plans for the future.
Making it easier to comply 2007-08
This document covers 2007-08 activities that contribute to helping the community to comply with their tax and superannuation obligations.
Measuring compliance effectiveness - Applying our methodology guide for compliance officers
Guides workshop participants through the four phases of our compliance effectiveness methodology. (PDF, 220KB)
Measuring compliance effectiveness - our methodology
This publication describes the methodology used by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to measure the effectiveness of our compliance strategies.
Consolidation
Large Business
Consolidation: demystifying consolidation
This document contains practical information to help you and your clients make informed decisions about consolidation. It includes a presentation by Mark Northeast, a tax consulting partner of Pitcher Partners Melbourne.
Demystifying consolidation for small business workshop
Presenters' slides from the consolidation workshops for small business held in 2003 and 2004.
Businesses
Consolidation and market valuation
This guide summarises the Tax Office’s more detailed market valuation guidelines for consolidation, which set out the consolidation-specific requirements for market valuing assets (including membership interests in an entity). NAT 7803-02.2005
Consolidation: overview
This document provides an introduction to the operation of the consolidation regime including eligibility requirements, potential costs and benefits, reporting and payment, and timing and transitional provisions.
Pay as you go (PAYG) instalments for entities leaving a consolidated group
This document is a guide on PAYG I to entities leaving a consolidated group. It includes information on how often to pay, how much to pay, the new instalment rate for change informer group, joining another consolidated group and leaving a group during the formation period.
Pay as you go instalments for consolidated groups
This document is an introduction to the pay as you go instalment product for consolidated groups. It includes information on how much to pay, working out the group's instalment income, how we calculate the consolidated instalment rate, changing the amount to pay as well as the impacts on previous PAYG instalment options.
All
Consolidation and market valuation
This guide summarises the Tax Office’s more detailed market valuation guidelines for consolidation, which set out the consolidation-specific requirements for market valuing assets (including membership interests in an entity). NAT 7803-02.2005
Consolidation: demystifying consolidation
This document contains practical information to help you and your clients make informed decisions about consolidation. It includes a presentation by Mark Northeast, a tax consulting partner of Pitcher Partners Melbourne.
Consolidation: eligibility - can you form a consolidated group?
Summary of the consolidated group eligibility criteria for head companies and subsidiaries including examples of structures that can and cannot consolidate.
Consolidation: implications when buying a wholly-owned business entity
Explanation of how the consolidation status of an entity that is being sold may have implications for the rights of the buyer.
Consolidation: overview
This document provides an introduction to the operation of the consolidation regime including eligibility requirements, potential costs and benefits, reporting and payment, and timing and transitional provisions.
Consolidation: transitional rules and timing
This document sets out the key timing issues that affect decisions on whether and when to consolidate, including transitional concessions, and includes a timeline of key dates.
Demystifying consolidation for small business workshop
Presenters' slides from the consolidation workshops for small business held in 2003 and 2004.
Pay as you go (PAYG) instalments for entities leaving a consolidated group
This document is a guide on PAYG I to entities leaving a consolidated group. It includes information on how often to pay, how much to pay, the new instalment rate for change informer group, joining another consolidated group and leaving a group during the formation period.
Pay as you go instalments for consolidated groups
This document is an introduction to the pay as you go instalment product for consolidated groups. It includes information on how much to pay, working out the group's instalment income, how we calculate the consolidated instalment rate, changing the amount to pay as well as the impacts on previous PAYG instalment options.
Deductions
Businesses
Australian resident investor - Refund application for tax file number (TFN) amounts deducted
Form to be used to claim a refund of amounts withheld by investment bodies because a tax file number (TFN) was not quoted. These amounts may have been withheld from interest, dividends or unit trust distributions.
Guide to concessions for small business entities
Information about the concessions available to small business entities.
All
Australian resident investor - Refund application for tax file number (TFN) amounts deducted
Form to be used to claim a refund of amounts withheld by investment bodies because a tax file number (TFN) was not quoted. These amounts may have been withheld from interest, dividends or unit trust distributions.
Guide to concessions for small business entities
Information about the concessions available to small business entities.
Demergers
Large Business
Demergers in brief
Group demergers: CGT and dividend tax relief (NAT 9016)
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Demergers in brief
Group demergers: CGT and dividend tax relief (NAT 9016)
Depreciation
Individuals
Guide to depreciating assets 2007-08
If you use a capital asset, such as a car or machinery, in earning your income, you may be able to claim a deduction for the cost of that asset, spread over its effective life. NAT 1996-6.2007.
Guide to depreciating assets 2008-09
If you use a capital asset, such as a car or machinery, in earning your income, you may be able to claim a deduction for the cost of that asset, spread over its effective life. NAT 1996-6.2009.
All
Guide to depreciating assets 2007-08
If you use a capital asset, such as a car or machinery, in earning your income, you may be able to claim a deduction for the cost of that asset, spread over its effective life. NAT 1996-6.2007.
Guide to depreciating assets 2008-09
If you use a capital asset, such as a car or machinery, in earning your income, you may be able to claim a deduction for the cost of that asset, spread over its effective life. NAT 1996-6.2009.
Employment termination payments
Superannuation
Eligible termination payment roll-overs post-June 1983 - untaxed element component
This fact sheet explains the tax and surcharge implications for individuals who have rolled-over an eligible termination payment (ETP) into their own self managed superannuation fund (SMSF).
Employment termination payment on the death of an employee
Use this worksheet (PDF, 92KB) if you are making an eligible termination payment on the death of an employee. Do not include payments made to a trustee of a deceased estate. No amount is required to be withheld from a death benefit ETP paid to a trustee of a deceased estate.
Employment termination payment with an invalidity segment worksheet
Use this worksheet (PDF, 104KB) if you are making an employment termination payment that has an invalidity segment. Do not use this worksheet for payments relating to a death benefit, a genuine redundancy, or an early retirement payment.
Employment termination payments - when an employee leaves
This guide explains what you need to do when an employee leaves and you are making an employment termination payment (ETP). It will help you make and report the ETP, and calculate the tax amount to be withheld from the payment.
Employment termination payments worksheet
Use this worksheet (PDF, 96 KB) if you are making an employment termination payments. Do not use this worksheet for payments relating to invalidity, a death benefit, a genuine redundancy or early retirement.
Tax-free and employment termination payment amount for genuine redundancy or early retirement scheme payments
Use this worksheet (PDF, 84KB) to help you calculate the tax-free and employment termination payment amount for genuine redundancy or early retirement scheme payments. Do not use this worksheet for invalidity or death benefit payments.
All
Bona fide redundancy payments and approved early retirement scheme payments
Brief information on eligible termination payments (ETPs) including approved early retirement schemes, bona fide redundancy payments and the taxation treatment of ETP components.
Eligible termination payment roll-overs post-June 1983 - untaxed element component
This fact sheet explains the tax and surcharge implications for individuals who have rolled-over an eligible termination payment (ETP) into their own self managed superannuation fund (SMSF).
Eligible termination payments - a guide for employers on permanent disability of an employee
This guide helps employers decide if they are paying an eligible termination payment because of an employee's permanent disability.
Eligible termination payments - a guide for employers on redundancy of an employee
This guide helps employers decide if they are paying a redundancy payment called a 'bona-fide redundancy payment' or an 'approved early retirement scheme payment'.
Eligible termination payments - a guide for employers on the death of an employee
This guide helps employers paying an eligible termination payment because of an employee's death.
Eligible termination payments - a practical guide for employers
This guide offers practical help to employers who are paying lump sum payments, called eligible termination payments (ETPs) to employees who stop working for you.
Employer ETP worksheet (ETPs with an invalidity component)
This worksheet will help employers calculate an eligible termination payment (ETP) before payment, when paid to an employee on termination of employment due to an employee's permanent disability.
Employer ETP worksheet (for redundancy and approved early retirement scheme payments)
This worksheet will help employers calculate the tax-free amount of a bona fide redundancy payment.
Employment termination payment on the death of an employee
Use this worksheet (PDF, 92KB) if you are making an eligible termination payment on the death of an employee. Do not include payments made to a trustee of a deceased estate. No amount is required to be withheld from a death benefit ETP paid to a trustee of a deceased estate.
Employment termination payment with an invalidity segment worksheet
Use this worksheet (PDF, 104KB) if you are making an employment termination payment that has an invalidity segment. Do not use this worksheet for payments relating to a death benefit, a genuine redundancy, or an early retirement payment.
Employment termination payments - when an employee leaves
This guide explains what you need to do when an employee leaves and you are making an employment termination payment (ETP). It will help you make and report the ETP, and calculate the tax amount to be withheld from the payment.
Employment termination payments worksheet
Use this worksheet (PDF, 96 KB) if you are making an employment termination payments. Do not use this worksheet for payments relating to invalidity, a death benefit, a genuine redundancy or early retirement.
Tax-free and employment termination payment amount for genuine redundancy or early retirement scheme payments
Use this worksheet (PDF, 84KB) to help you calculate the tax-free and employment termination payment amount for genuine redundancy or early retirement scheme payments. Do not use this worksheet for invalidity or death benefit payments.
Excise
Businesses
Excise - concessional spirits
This fact sheet provides information about the excise treatment of concessional spirits for end users, resellers and manufacturers of concessional spirits. NAT 15388
Excise - exporting underbond excisable goods or tobacco seed, plant or leaf
This document provides information about obtaining export movement permissions to move underbond excisable goods for export. NAT 12050
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Excise - concessional spirits
This fact sheet provides information about the excise treatment of concessional spirits for end users, resellers and manufacturers of concessional spirits. NAT 15388
Excise - exporting underbond excisable goods or tobacco seed, plant or leaf
This document provides information about obtaining export movement permissions to move underbond excisable goods for export. NAT 12050
Families
Individuals
Education Tax Refund - fact sheet
Information to help you work out if you are eligible for the Education Tax Refund (ETR) and when you can claim.
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Education Tax Refund - fact sheet
Information to help you work out if you are eligible for the Education Tax Refund (ETR) and when you can claim.
Fringe benefits
Businesses
Completing your 2009 fringe benefits tax return
Step-by-step instructions including examples from a completed return to help you complete each item in the Fringe benefits tax (FBT) return 2009. NAT 2376.
Fringe benefits tax (FBT) - A guide for employers
A comprehensive guidebook for employers on fringe benefits tax (NAT 1054).
Fringe benefits tax for small business
A guide to the most commonly provided fringe benefits for small business. (NAT 8164)
Taxation Ruling 20012 - Fringe benefits tax the operation of the new fringe benefits tax gross-up formula to apply from 1 April 2000
Taxation ruling 2001/2 - The operation of the new FBT gross-up formula to apply from 1/4/2001
Non-profit organisations
Endorsement to access charity tax concessions
This fact sheet outlines the endorsement process under which charities apply to the Tax Office to access income tax, fringe benefits tax (FBT) and goods and services tax (GST) charity tax concessions. NAT 3192-12.2007
Fringe benefits tax for non-profit organisations
Help for non-profit organisations to understand their fringe benefits tax concessions and obligations. (NAT 14947)
Fundraising
This guide explains the tax treatment of various fundraising activities and the concessions available. (NAT 13095)
Tax basics for non-profit organisations
This document provides an overview of tax issues relating to non-profit organisations such as charities, clubs, societies and associations (NAT 7966) and has been updated to include the legislative changes as outlined in the Addendum (NAT 7966ADD).
Volunteers and tax
This guide is for volunteers and non-profit organisations that deal with volunteers. It explains the tax treatment of transactions that commonly occur between non-profit organisations and their volunteers.NAT 4612-04.2008
All
Completing your 2009 fringe benefits tax return
Step-by-step instructions including examples from a completed return to help you complete each item in the Fringe benefits tax (FBT) return 2009. NAT 2376.
Endorsement to access charity tax concessions
This fact sheet outlines the endorsement process under which charities apply to the Tax Office to access income tax, fringe benefits tax (FBT) and goods and services tax (GST) charity tax concessions. NAT 3192-12.2007
Fringe benefits tax (FBT) - A guide for employers
A comprehensive guidebook for employers on fringe benefits tax (NAT 1054).
Fringe benefits tax for non-profit organisations
Help for non-profit organisations to understand their fringe benefits tax concessions and obligations. (NAT 14947)
Fringe benefits tax for small business
A guide to the most commonly provided fringe benefits for small business. (NAT 8164)
Fundraising
This guide explains the tax treatment of various fundraising activities and the concessions available. (NAT 13095)
Tax basics for non-profit organisations
This document provides an overview of tax issues relating to non-profit organisations such as charities, clubs, societies and associations (NAT 7966) and has been updated to include the legislative changes as outlined in the Addendum (NAT 7966ADD).
Taxation Ruling 20012 - Fringe benefits tax the operation of the new fringe benefits tax gross-up formula to apply from 1 April 2000
Taxation ruling 2001/2 - The operation of the new FBT gross-up formula to apply from 1/4/2001
Volunteers and tax
This guide is for volunteers and non-profit organisations that deal with volunteers. It explains the tax treatment of transactions that commonly occur between non-profit organisations and their volunteers.NAT 4612-04.2008
Fuel tax credits
Businesses
Biodiesel - fuel tax credits and fuel grant entitlements
This fact sheet provides information about fuel tax credits and fuel grant rates for biodiesel and biodiesel blends. NAT 16229
Domestic electricity generation
This fact sheet provides information about the fuel tax credit for householders generating electricity for domestic use. NAT 15289.
Fuel not used in an internal combustion engine (including packaged fuel)
This fact sheet provides information about fuel tax credits for businesses using fuel other than in an internal combustion engine. It also includes information on fuel packaged for non-internal combustion engine use. NAT 15472
Fuel tax credit and the Greenhouse Challenge Plus Program
The Greenhouse Challenge Plus Program ceased on 1 July 2009 and is not being replaced by an alternative scheme.
Fuel tax credits - domestic electricity generation and non-profit emergency vehicles or vessels
This guide provides information about how you can register for fuel tax credits, work out your eligible fuel, and make a claim for clients who generate domestic electricity or non-profit organisations operating emergency vehicles or vessels. NAT 15621
Fuel tax credits - how to complete your business activity statement
This guide will help you complete the fuel tax credit labels on your business activity statement. It also provides information about making mistakes or adjustments, lodging and paying, and a checklist. NAT 15531
Fuel tax credits - making adjustments and correcting mistakes
This guide explains how to change your claim for fuel tax credits on your business activity statement (BAS). It explains the difference between adjustments and mistakes, the types of adjustments and how to make them, and how to correct a mistake. NAT 15681.
Fuel tax credits and GST instalments
This fact sheet provides information on how to claim your fuel tax credits if you pay GST by instalments.
Fuel tax credits calculation worksheet
This printable worksheet can help calculate your fuel tax credit for your business activity statement. It also provides information about calculation methods, eligible fuels and fuel tax credit rates. NAT 15634.
Fuel tax credits for business
This guide provides information about who can receive fuel tax credits and how to claim them. NAT 14584.
Fuel tax credits registration - for businesses
This information explains how a new or existing business can register for fuel tax credits as well as information about cancelling a registration.
Keeping records and calculating eligible litres
Outlines the records you need to keep and how to calculate your eligible litres when you claim fuel tax credits.
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Biodiesel - fuel tax credits and fuel grant entitlements
This fact sheet provides information about fuel tax credits and fuel grant rates for biodiesel and biodiesel blends. NAT 16229
Domestic electricity generation
This fact sheet provides information about the fuel tax credit for householders generating electricity for domestic use. NAT 15289.
Fuel not used in an internal combustion engine (including packaged fuel)
This fact sheet provides information about fuel tax credits for businesses using fuel other than in an internal combustion engine. It also includes information on fuel packaged for non-internal combustion engine use. NAT 15472
Fuel tax credit and the Greenhouse Challenge Plus Program
The Greenhouse Challenge Plus Program ceased on 1 July 2009 and is not being replaced by an alternative scheme.
Fuel tax credits - domestic electricity generation and non-profit emergency vehicles or vessels
This guide provides information about how you can register for fuel tax credits, work out your eligible fuel, and make a claim for clients who generate domestic electricity or non-profit organisations operating emergency vehicles or vessels. NAT 15621
Fuel tax credits - how to complete your business activity statement
This guide will help you complete the fuel tax credit labels on your business activity statement. It also provides information about making mistakes or adjustments, lodging and paying, and a checklist. NAT 15531
Fuel tax credits - making adjustments and correcting mistakes
This guide explains how to change your claim for fuel tax credits on your business activity statement (BAS). It explains the difference between adjustments and mistakes, the types of adjustments and how to make them, and how to correct a mistake. NAT 15681.
Fuel tax credits and GST instalments
This fact sheet provides information on how to claim your fuel tax credits if you pay GST by instalments.
Fuel tax credits calculation worksheet
This printable worksheet can help calculate your fuel tax credit for your business activity statement. It also provides information about calculation methods, eligible fuels and fuel tax credit rates. NAT 15634.
Fuel tax credits for business
This guide provides information about who can receive fuel tax credits and how to claim them. NAT 14584.
Fuel tax credits registration - for businesses
This information explains how a new or existing business can register for fuel tax credits as well as information about cancelling a registration.
Keeping records and calculating eligible litres
Outlines the records you need to keep and how to calculate your eligible litres when you claim fuel tax credits.
Gifts
Non-profit organisations
Conservation covenant concessions
Explains tax concessions available to landowners entering into certain conservation covenants.
Cultural Gifts
This fact sheet discusses gifts of cultural items made to public art galleries, museums and libraries under the Cultural Gifts Program. NAT 8236.
Fundraising
This guide explains the tax treatment of various fundraising activities and the concessions available. (NAT 13095)
Gift fund requirements
Organisations that are endorsed, or seeking to be endorsed, as deductible gift recipients (DGRs) for the operation of a fund, institution or authority must maintain a gift fund. This fact sheet outlines the gift fund requirements for these DGRs.
GiftPack
A comprehensive guide on tax deductible gifts. It helps organisations understand what they need to do if they want to receive tax deductible gifts. It also helps donors who want to claim tax deductions for their gifts. (NAT 3132)
Providing assistance to victims of natural and other disasters in Australia
This fact sheet explains whether funds that assist disaster victims can be endorsed as deductible gift recipients (DGRs) under the necessitous circumstances fund DGR category. (NAT 5278.08.2003)
School building funds
This fact sheet explains whether a fund can be endorsed by the Tax Office as a school building fund and receive income tax deductible gifts.
The endorsement process for deductible gift recipients
This fact sheet outlines the process for deductible gift recipient (DGR) endorsement.
All
Conservation covenant concessions
Explains tax concessions available to landowners entering into certain conservation covenants.
Cultural Gifts
This fact sheet discusses gifts of cultural items made to public art galleries, museums and libraries under the Cultural Gifts Program. NAT 8236.
Fundraising
This guide explains the tax treatment of various fundraising activities and the concessions available. (NAT 13095)
Gift fund requirements
Organisations that are endorsed, or seeking to be endorsed, as deductible gift recipients (DGRs) for the operation of a fund, institution or authority must maintain a gift fund. This fact sheet outlines the gift fund requirements for these DGRs.
GiftPack
A comprehensive guide on tax deductible gifts. It helps organisations understand what they need to do if they want to receive tax deductible gifts. It also helps donors who want to claim tax deductions for their gifts. (NAT 3132)
Providing assistance to victims of natural and other disasters in Australia
This fact sheet explains whether funds that assist disaster victims can be endorsed as deductible gift recipients (DGRs) under the necessitous circumstances fund DGR category. (NAT 5278.08.2003)
School building funds
This fact sheet explains whether a fund can be endorsed by the Tax Office as a school building fund and receive income tax deductible gifts.
The endorsement process for deductible gift recipients
This fact sheet outlines the process for deductible gift recipient (DGR) endorsement.
GST
Individuals
GST and gambling
How to work out if you are conducting gambling activities and how GST applies to gambling sales you make. NAT 3018
Businesses
Accounting for long-term non-reviewable contracts on your activity statement
These instructions will help you to account for the goods and services tax (GST) on long-term non-reviewable contracts (LTNRC) on your activity statement. NAT 13591-09.2005
Application for medical assessment to obtain a car or car parts GST-free
Application for medical assessment to obtain a car or car parts GST-free. NAT 3417
Application to register or change details for a GST group
You should complete this application if you want to change the nominated representative of a GST group, create a GST group, cancel a GST group, add a member to a GST group or delete a member from a GST group. (NAT 2952)
Business norms percentages No. 1 - hot bread shops
Helps you to work out if you are eligible to use the business norms simplified accounting method if you operate a hot bread shop. NAT 3186-10.2007
Business norms percentages No. 2 - convenience stores that convert food
Helps you to work out if you are eligible to use the business norms simplified accounting method if you operate a convenience store that converts food. NAT 3187-10.2007
Business norms percentages No. 3 - convenience stores that do not convert food
Help you to work out if you are eligible to use the business norms simplified accounting method if you operate a convenience store that does not convert food. NAT 3188-10.2007
Business norms percentages No. 4 - fresh fish retailers
Helps you to work out if you are eligible to use the business norms simplified accounting method if you are a fresh fish retailer and you sell some cooked fish.
Business norms percentages No. 5 - rural convenience stores
Helps you to work out if you are eligible to use the business norms simplifi ed accounting method if you operate a rural convenience store that may include fuel or Australia Post agency sales. NAT 3268-10.2007
Business norms percentages No. 6 - pharmacies
Helps you to work out if you are eligible to use the businessnorms simplified GST accounting method if you operate a pharmacy that makes GST-free and taxable food sales. NAT 3269-10.2007
Business norms percentages No. 7 - cake shops
Helps you to work out if you are eligible to use the business norms simplified accounting. NAT 3270-10.2007
Business norms percentages No. 8 - health food shops
Helps you to work out if you are eligible to use the business norms simplified accounting method if you operate a health food shop and you do not convert GST-free food into taxable food. NAT 3271-10.2007
Business norms percentages No. 9 - continental delicatessens
Helps you to work out if you are eligible to use the business norms simplifi ed accounting method if you operate a continental delicatessen and you do not sell hot food or prepared meals. NAT 3272-10.2007
Cash and non-cash accounting
Explains the cash basis and non-cash (accruals) basis of accounting for GST and when to pay GST and claim GST credits. NAT 3136.
Common GST errors and property
This fact sheet covers common errors that may occur when for example, you claim credits for purchasing property, use the margin scheme, sell new residential premises or receive settlement adjustments. (NAT 73112).
Completing your annual GST return
These instructions explain how to complete your annual GST return. NAT 13075.
Computer Assisted Verification (CAV)
This fact sheet outlines how the Tax Office will use computer assisted verification techniques during our compliance activities.
Correcting GST mistakes
This guide explains when businesses can use a later Business activity statement (BAS) to correct mistakes made on an earlier BAS. It does not apply to 'adjustments' as defined in the GST law, just errors and omissions. NAT 4700.
Employee reimbursements and GST
Employers are entitled to GST credits for employee reimbursements. NAT 7755-08.2004
Flowchart for scrap metal industry code of compliance
A flowchart to assist in understanding the process for the scrap metal industry code of compliance. NAT 10587-02.2008
Goods and services tax - how to complete your activity statement
Explains what you need to do to complete the GST section of your activity statement. (NAT 7392)
GST - completing your activity statement - business norms method
Instructions for small food retailers that use the business norms simplified GST accounting method.
GST - completing your activity statement - purchases snapshot method
For small food retailers using a simplified GST accounting method NAT 15978-10.2007. Read together with Simplified GST accounting methods (NAT 3185).
GST - completing your activity statement - sales percentage method
For small food retailers using a simplified GST accounting method NAT 16016. Read together with Simplified GST accounting methods (NAT 3185).
GST - completing your activity statement - snapshot method
Instructions for small food retailers that use the snapshot simplified GST accounting method.
GST - completing your activity statement - stock purchases method
Instructions for small food retailers that use the stock purchases simplified GST accounting method.
GST - Travel agents and commissions
This fact sheet outlines the GST implications of commissions received by travel agents from suppliers of transport and land content. NAT 4518-07.2001
GST and acupuncture, naturopathy and herbal medicine services
This fact sheet explains how GST applies to acupuncture, naturopathy and herbal medicine services you supplied from 1 July 2003. NAT 8090
GST and annual private apportionment
This fact sheet explains how eligible taxpayers can account for the private portion of their business purchases on an annual basis rather than in every activity statement. NAT 12877.
GST and Australian travel packages sold by foreign tour operators
This fact sheet explains the goods and services tax (GST) obligations of foreign tour operators who sell or purchase Australian travel packages or components from 1 October 2005. NAT 13904-06.2005
GST and commercial accommodation - completing your activity statement
Explains how to account for commercial accommodation you provide (not residential accommodation) on your activity statement. (NAT 10813).
GST and financial supplies - completing your activity statement
This document explains what a financial supply is and how to complete your activity statement. It also clarifies when you can claim GST credits for financial supplies, the financial acquisitions threshold and calculation methods.
GST and financial supplies for self managed super funds
This fact sheet explains the GST obligations for self managed superannuation funds and provides details of the requirements for claiming reduced GST credits on purchases used to make financial supplies.
GST and food - Schedules 1 and 2
This fact sheet outlines what food for human consumption is GST-free and what is taxable.
GST and fundraising dinners or similar functions
How to apply goods and services tax (GST) to fundraising events such as gala events, '$1,000 a plate' dinners and charity auctions. NAT 7327.
GST and gambling supplies - completing your activity statement
How to account for and report goods and services tax (GST) on cash and non-cash prizes you provide. Nat 10672-07.2006. This information supplements the activity statement instructions (NAT 7392).
GST and imported goods
Describes how and when you pay GST on imports and circumstances where you can defer payment of GST on imported goods, how you can claim tax credits and the evidence of importation that is required.
GST and insurance transactions - completing your activity statement
How to account for goods and services tax (GST) on business related insurance you purchase, amounts you claim and excesses you pay. Nat 10668-07.2006. This information supplements the activity statement instructions (NAT 7392)
GST and international transport of passengers
This fact sheet explains that providers and arrangers of international transport of passengers need to identify which of their supplies are GST-free. NAT 3459-08.2000 (Not available in print)
GST and LCT on cars you buy - a guide for people with disabilities
This guide helps you to work out if you are eligible to buy or lease a car, or buy car parts GST-free.
GST and long-term non-reviewable contracts
This fact sheet explains how goods and services tax (GST) applies to long-term non-reviewable contracts from 1 July 2005. NAT 12997-07.2005
GST and medical aids and appliances
This fact sheet explains when the sale of medical aids and appliances are GST-free. NAT 4651
GST and medical services
How GST applies to medical services. For information about how GST applies to other health services, refer to 'GST and other health services' (NAT 4650).
GST and motor vehicles
Explains how GST applies to the purchase or disposal of a motor vehicle. (NAT 4629).
GST and other health services
This fact sheet explains what health services, apart from medical services, are GST-free. NAT 4650-11.2005
GST and personal aquatic survival skills
Describes the difference between supplying personal aquatic survival skills and swimming lessons.
GST and product recalls
Explains how GST applies to recalled products that cannot be used or resold.
GST and progressive or periodic sales and purchases - completing your activity statement
How to account for and report goods and services tax (GST) on progressive or periodic sales and purchases. (NAT 15398). This information supplements the activity statement instructions (NAT 7392).
GST and property
This guide will help you work out how GST applies to GST property sales and transactions (NAT 72957).
GST and property - creditable purpose adjustments
Explains when you may have an adjustment for a change in use of property (NAT 73095).
GST and second-hand goods - completing your activity statement
How to calculate and report goods and services tax (GST) on sales and purchases of second-hand goods.Nat 10817-07.2006. This information supplements the activity statement instructions (NAT 7392).
GST and serviced apartments in retirement villages
This fact sheet explains the goods and services tax (GST) treatment of certain supplies you, as a retirement village operator, make to residents of serviced apartments in your retirement village. NAT 12761.
GST and the application of the non-commercial activity rules for charities to the provision of fringe benefits
This fact sheet explains how the non-commercial activity rules apply to a supply made by a charity which is a fringe benefit. This covers fringe benefits and includes exempt benefits under the Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act. NAT 7633-11.2003
GST and the arbitration process for long-term non-reviewable contracts
This fact sheet provides questions and answers in relation to goods and services tax (GST) and the arbitration process for long-term non-reviewable contracts. NAT 14206-08.2005
GST and the disposal of capital assets
How to account for GST when disposing of capital assets (NAT 7682).
GST and the environmental management charge
How GST applies to the environmental management charge.
GST and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park structural adjustment package 2004
This fact sheet explains the goods and services tax (GST) implications of each component of the adjustment package available to those affected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (GBRMP) rezoning. NAT 13209-08.2005
GST and the margin scheme
The GST and the margin scheme guide outlines how you can use the margin scheme, how to apply it, the calculation methods, GST payable, eligibility, valuations, written agreements, record keeping and how to access more information.
GST and the margin scheme - completing your activity statement
Explains how to account for GST on sales and purchases made under the margin scheme. (NAT 10670).
GST and the sale of reconditioned parts
This fact sheet explains the goods and services tax (GST) treatment of sales of reconditioned parts where the invoice you issue separately itemises a deposit for a worn part the customer sells to you in return.
GST and the treatment of supplies made through agents
This fact sheet explains the goods and services tax (GST) treatment of supplies of goods and services made through agents. NAT 11504-08.2007
GST and things purchased from offshore - completing your activity statement
How to account for goods and services tax (GST) on purchases from offshore. Nat 10674-07.2006. This information supplements the activity statement instructions (NAT 7392).
GST and vouchers - completing your activity statement
How to account for and report goods and services tax (GST) on vouchers (NAT 10815). This information supplements the activity statement instructions (NAT 7392).
GST branches
Explains the requirements of a GST branch and will help you understand your GST obligations if you register a GST branch.
GST calculation worksheet for BAS
This GST calculation work sheet for BAS will assist you in calculating your GST. NAT 4203-04.2004
GST credits for business
Explains how to claim a GST credit for GST included in the price you pay for goods and services you use in your business. (NAT 3019)
GST food guide
This guide explains the rules you use to work out the GST status of food items you sell.
GST for pre-school operators
This guide explains what you, as a pre-school operator, need to do to meet your GST obligations. NAT 12579-6.2007
GST for small business
This guide provides an overview of GST and explains what you need to do to meet your GST obligations. NAT 3014.
GST for the racing industry
This guide explains what owners, lessees, jockeys, drivers, trainers and breeders of racing animals need to do to meet their goods and services tax (GST) obligations. NAT 13425.
GST groups
This fact sheet explains how to form a GST group and how it operates under GST law (NAT 3089).
GST instalments
This fact sheet contains information about options for reporting and paying GST, including the option to pay GST by instalments.
GST on livestock and game sales
Under the GST Act, sales of animals are subject to GST while sales of meat for human consumption are GST-free. NAT 3508-08.2006.
Having your GST issue reviewed
Your rights in relation to goods and services tax (GST) decisions.
Hire purchase, leasing and GST
This fact sheet explains what hire purchase leasing is, how GST applies and how you can claim GST credits on hire purchases. It also explains how leasing agreements operate, how GST is payable and how you can claim GST credits. NAT 3491.
Industry incentive payments for greeting card retailers
Explains the GST treatment of incentives you receive from greeting card manufacturers and wholesalers.
Insurance and GST
Explains how GST applies if you are registered for GST and take out general insurance for business purposes. (NAT 3427).
Leaving the GST system
What you need to do to finalise your GST obligations.
Luxury car tax
Explains how to meet your luxury car tax (LCT) obligations. (NAT 3394)
Luxury car tax - how to complete your activity statement
Instructions for completing the luxury car tax (LCT) section of your activity statement. NAT 7391
Making an adjustment on your activity statement
How to make an adjustment of your net goods and services tax (GST) liability for a reporting period. Read this guide in conjunction with Goods and services tax-how to complete your activity statement (NAT 7392). NAT 11035-07.2006
Quarterly GST options
This fact sheet explains the three options for reporting and/or paying goods and services tax (GST) quarterly. (NAT 4149)
Rebates and GST
How GST applies to rebates you pay and receive and other trade incentive payments that are common in the manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing industries.
Report your GST once a year
This fact sheet explains who is eligible to report goods and services tax (GST) annually and outlines the election, lodgment and payment arrangements. NAT 12906-12.2007
Reporting and paying GST monthly
Explains your obligations if you choose, or are required to report and pay your goods and services tax (GST) monthly.
Reporting mistakes on GST and property transactions
If you are a property owner, developer or are registered for GST and you use your property differently from the way you planned to, you may have to report a GST adjustment. You can do this by completing a Voluntary Disclosure Statement.
Selling taxi licences and plates
This fact sheet explains when the sale of a taxi licence/plate can be GST-free as a supply of a going concern. NAT 7427-09.2007
Simpler GST accounting for the food and grocery industry
This fact sheet is a binding ruling explaining how you can rely on the EANnet food classification system to find out which food and groceries have GST included in the price and which products are GST-free. NAT 7162.
Simplified GST accounting methods
Describes the simplified GST accounting methods for small food retailers and explains when they can be used. NAT 3185-10.2007
Time limits on GST refunds
This page advises taxpayers how they can submit a notification form for their entitlement to a GST refund.
Valid tax invoices and GST credits
This fact sheet explains the requirements of a valid tax invoice and recipient created tax invoices (RCTIs).
Varying your GST instalments
This fact sheet explains how you can vary your GST instalment amount advised by the Tax Office. It may help you decide whether you should vary your instalment amount. NAT 4239-04.2001
Non-profit organisations
Endorsement to access charity tax concessions
This fact sheet outlines the endorsement process under which charities apply to the Tax Office to access income tax, fringe benefits tax (FBT) and goods and services tax (GST) charity tax concessions. NAT 3192-12.2007
Fundraising
This guide explains the tax treatment of various fundraising activities and the concessions available. (NAT 13095)
Tax basics for non-profit organisations
This document provides an overview of tax issues relating to non-profit organisations such as charities, clubs, societies and associations (NAT 7966) and has been updated to include the legislative changes as outlined in the Addendum (NAT 7966ADD).
Volunteers and tax
This guide is for volunteers and non-profit organisations that deal with volunteers. It explains the tax treatment of transactions that commonly occur between non-profit organisations and their volunteers.NAT 4612-04.2008
All
Accounting for long-term non-reviewable contracts on your activity statement
These instructions will help you to account for the goods and services tax (GST) on long-term non-reviewable contracts (LTNRC) on your activity statement. NAT 13591-09.2005
Application for medical assessment to obtain a car or car parts GST-free
Application for medical assessment to obtain a car or car parts GST-free. NAT 3417
Application to register or change details for a GST group
You should complete this application if you want to change the nominated representative of a GST group, create a GST group, cancel a GST group, add a member to a GST group or delete a member from a GST group. (NAT 2952)
Business norms percentages No. 1 - hot bread shops
Helps you to work out if you are eligible to use the business norms simplified accounting method if you operate a hot bread shop. NAT 3186-10.2007
Business norms percentages No. 2 - convenience stores that convert food
Helps you to work out if you are eligible to use the business norms simplified accounting method if you operate a convenience store that converts food. NAT 3187-10.2007
Business norms percentages No. 3 - convenience stores that do not convert food
Help you to work out if you are eligible to use the business norms simplified accounting method if you operate a convenience store that does not convert food. NAT 3188-10.2007
Business norms percentages No. 4 - fresh fish retailers
Helps you to work out if you are eligible to use the business norms simplified accounting method if you are a fresh fish retailer and you sell some cooked fish.
Business norms percentages No. 5 - rural convenience stores
Helps you to work out if you are eligible to use the business norms simplifi ed accounting method if you operate a rural convenience store that may include fuel or Australia Post agency sales. NAT 3268-10.2007
Business norms percentages No. 6 - pharmacies
Helps you to work out if you are eligible to use the businessnorms simplified GST accounting method if you operate a pharmacy that makes GST-free and taxable food sales. NAT 3269-10.2007
Business norms percentages No. 7 - cake shops
Helps you to work out if you are eligible to use the business norms simplified accounting. NAT 3270-10.2007
Business norms percentages No. 8 - health food shops
Helps you to work out if you are eligible to use the business norms simplified accounting method if you operate a health food shop and you do not convert GST-free food into taxable food. NAT 3271-10.2007
Business norms percentages No. 9 - continental delicatessens
Helps you to work out if you are eligible to use the business norms simplifi ed accounting method if you operate a continental delicatessen and you do not sell hot food or prepared meals. NAT 3272-10.2007
Cash and non-cash accounting
Explains the cash basis and non-cash (accruals) basis of accounting for GST and when to pay GST and claim GST credits. NAT 3136.
Common GST errors and property
This fact sheet covers common errors that may occur when for example, you claim credits for purchasing property, use the margin scheme, sell new residential premises or receive settlement adjustments. (NAT 73112).
Completing your annual GST return
These instructions explain how to complete your annual GST return. NAT 13075.
Computer Assisted Verification (CAV)
This fact sheet outlines how the Tax Office will use computer assisted verification techniques during our compliance activities.
Correcting GST mistakes
This guide explains when businesses can use a later Business activity statement (BAS) to correct mistakes made on an earlier BAS. It does not apply to 'adjustments' as defined in the GST law, just errors and omissions. NAT 4700.
Employee reimbursements and GST
Employers are entitled to GST credits for employee reimbursements. NAT 7755-08.2004
Endorsement to access charity tax concessions
This fact sheet outlines the endorsement process under which charities apply to the Tax Office to access income tax, fringe benefits tax (FBT) and goods and services tax (GST) charity tax concessions. NAT 3192-12.2007
Flowchart for scrap metal industry code of compliance
A flowchart to assist in understanding the process for the scrap metal industry code of compliance. NAT 10587-02.2008
Fundraising
This guide explains the tax treatment of various fundraising activities and the concessions available. (NAT 13095)
Goods and services tax - how to complete your activity statement
Explains what you need to do to complete the GST section of your activity statement. (NAT 7392)
GST - completing your activity statement - business norms method
Instructions for small food retailers that use the business norms simplified GST accounting method.
GST - completing your activity statement - purchases snapshot method
For small food retailers using a simplified GST accounting method NAT 15978-10.2007. Read together with Simplified GST accounting methods (NAT 3185).
GST - completing your activity statement - sales percentage method
For small food retailers using a simplified GST accounting method NAT 16016. Read together with Simplified GST accounting methods (NAT 3185).
GST - completing your activity statement - snapshot method
Instructions for small food retailers that use the snapshot simplified GST accounting method.
GST - completing your activity statement - stock purchases method
Instructions for small food retailers that use the stock purchases simplified GST accounting method.
GST - Travel agents and commissions
This fact sheet outlines the GST implications of commissions received by travel agents from suppliers of transport and land content. NAT 4518-07.2001
GST and acupuncture, naturopathy and herbal medicine services
This fact sheet explains how GST applies to acupuncture, naturopathy and herbal medicine services you supplied from 1 July 2003. NAT 8090
GST and annual private apportionment
This fact sheet explains how eligible taxpayers can account for the private portion of their business purchases on an annual basis rather than in every activity statement. NAT 12877.
GST and Australian travel packages sold by foreign tour operators
This fact sheet explains the goods and services tax (GST) obligations of foreign tour operators who sell or purchase Australian travel packages or components from 1 October 2005. NAT 13904-06.2005
GST and commercial accommodation - completing your activity statement
Explains how to account for commercial accommodation you provide (not residential accommodation) on your activity statement. (NAT 10813).
GST and financial supplies - completing your activity statement
This document explains what a financial supply is and how to complete your activity statement. It also clarifies when you can claim GST credits for financial supplies, the financial acquisitions threshold and calculation methods.
GST and financial supplies for self managed super funds
This fact sheet explains the GST obligations for self managed superannuation funds and provides details of the requirements for claiming reduced GST credits on purchases used to make financial supplies.
GST and food - Schedules 1 and 2
This fact sheet outlines what food for human consumption is GST-free and what is taxable.
GST and fundraising dinners or similar functions
How to apply goods and services tax (GST) to fundraising events such as gala events, '$1,000 a plate' dinners and charity auctions. NAT 7327.
GST and gambling
How to work out if you are conducting gambling activities and how GST applies to gambling sales you make. NAT 3018
GST and gambling supplies - completing your activity statement
How to account for and report goods and services tax (GST) on cash and non-cash prizes you provide. Nat 10672-07.2006. This information supplements the activity statement instructions (NAT 7392).
GST and imported goods
Describes how and when you pay GST on imports and circumstances where you can defer payment of GST on imported goods, how you can claim tax credits and the evidence of importation that is required.
GST and insurance transactions - completing your activity statement
How to account for goods and services tax (GST) on business related insurance you purchase, amounts you claim and excesses you pay. Nat 10668-07.2006. This information supplements the activity statement instructions (NAT 7392)
GST and international transport of passengers
This fact sheet explains that providers and arrangers of international transport of passengers need to identify which of their supplies are GST-free. NAT 3459-08.2000 (Not available in print)
GST and LCT on cars you buy - a guide for people with disabilities
This guide helps you to work out if you are eligible to buy or lease a car, or buy car parts GST-free.
GST and long-term non-reviewable contracts
This fact sheet explains how goods and services tax (GST) applies to long-term non-reviewable contracts from 1 July 2005. NAT 12997-07.2005
GST and medical aids and appliances
This fact sheet explains when the sale of medical aids and appliances are GST-free. NAT 4651
GST and medical services
How GST applies to medical services. For information about how GST applies to other health services, refer to 'GST and other health services' (NAT 4650).
GST and motor vehicles
Explains how GST applies to the purchase or disposal of a motor vehicle. (NAT 4629).
GST and other health services
This fact sheet explains what health services, apart from medical services, are GST-free. NAT 4650-11.2005
GST and personal aquatic survival skills
Describes the difference between supplying personal aquatic survival skills and swimming lessons.
GST and product recalls
Explains how GST applies to recalled products that cannot be used or resold.
GST and progressive or periodic sales and purchases - completing your activity statement
How to account for and report goods and services tax (GST) on progressive or periodic sales and purchases. (NAT 15398). This information supplements the activity statement instructions (NAT 7392).
GST and property
This guide will help you work out how GST applies to GST property sales and transactions (NAT 72957).
GST and property - creditable purpose adjustments
Explains when you may have an adjustment for a change in use of property (NAT 73095).
GST and second-hand goods - completing your activity statement
How to calculate and report goods and services tax (GST) on sales and purchases of second-hand goods.Nat 10817-07.2006. This information supplements the activity statement instructions (NAT 7392).
GST and serviced apartments in retirement villages
This fact sheet explains the goods and services tax (GST) treatment of certain supplies you, as a retirement village operator, make to residents of serviced apartments in your retirement village. NAT 12761.
GST and the application of the non-commercial activity rules for charities to the provision of fringe benefits
This fact sheet explains how the non-commercial activity rules apply to a supply made by a charity which is a fringe benefit. This covers fringe benefits and includes exempt benefits under the Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act. NAT 7633-11.2003
GST and the arbitration process for long-term non-reviewable contracts
This fact sheet provides questions and answers in relation to goods and services tax (GST) and the arbitration process for long-term non-reviewable contracts. NAT 14206-08.2005
GST and the disposal of capital assets
How to account for GST when disposing of capital assets (NAT 7682).
GST and the environmental management charge
How GST applies to the environmental management charge.
GST and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park structural adjustment package 2004
This fact sheet explains the goods and services tax (GST) implications of each component of the adjustment package available to those affected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (GBRMP) rezoning. NAT 13209-08.2005
GST and the margin scheme
The GST and the margin scheme guide outlines how you can use the margin scheme, how to apply it, the calculation methods, GST payable, eligibility, valuations, written agreements, record keeping and how to access more information.
GST and the margin scheme - completing your activity statement
Explains how to account for GST on sales and purchases made under the margin scheme. (NAT 10670).
GST and the sale of reconditioned parts
This fact sheet explains the goods and services tax (GST) treatment of sales of reconditioned parts where the invoice you issue separately itemises a deposit for a worn part the customer sells to you in return.
GST and the treatment of supplies made through agents
This fact sheet explains the goods and services tax (GST) treatment of supplies of goods and services made through agents. NAT 11504-08.2007
GST and things purchased from offshore - completing your activity statement
How to account for goods and services tax (GST) on purchases from offshore. Nat 10674-07.2006. This information supplements the activity statement instructions (NAT 7392).
GST and vouchers - completing your activity statement
How to account for and report goods and services tax (GST) on vouchers (NAT 10815). This information supplements the activity statement instructions (NAT 7392).
GST branches
Explains the requirements of a GST branch and will help you understand your GST obligations if you register a GST branch.
GST calculation worksheet for BAS
This GST calculation work sheet for BAS will assist you in calculating your GST. NAT 4203-04.2004
GST credits for business
Explains how to claim a GST credit for GST included in the price you pay for goods and services you use in your business. (NAT 3019)
GST food guide
This guide explains the rules you use to work out the GST status of food items you sell.
GST for pre-school operators
This guide explains what you, as a pre-school operator, need to do to meet your GST obligations. NAT 12579-6.2007
GST for small business
This guide provides an overview of GST and explains what you need to do to meet your GST obligations. NAT 3014.
GST for the racing industry
This guide explains what owners, lessees, jockeys, drivers, trainers and breeders of racing animals need to do to meet their goods and services tax (GST) obligations. NAT 13425.
GST groups
This fact sheet explains how to form a GST group and how it operates under GST law (NAT 3089).
GST instalments
This fact sheet contains information about options for reporting and paying GST, including the option to pay GST by instalments.
GST on livestock and game sales
Under the GST Act, sales of animals are subject to GST while sales of meat for human consumption are GST-free. NAT 3508-08.2006.
Having your GST issue reviewed
Your rights in relation to goods and services tax (GST) decisions.
Hire purchase, leasing and GST
This fact sheet explains what hire purchase leasing is, how GST applies and how you can claim GST credits on hire purchases. It also explains how leasing agreements operate, how GST is payable and how you can claim GST credits. NAT 3491.
Industry incentive payments for greeting card retailers
Explains the GST treatment of incentives you receive from greeting card manufacturers and wholesalers.
Insurance and GST
Explains how GST applies if you are registered for GST and take out general insurance for business purposes. (NAT 3427).
Leaving the GST system
What you need to do to finalise your GST obligations.
Luxury car tax
Explains how to meet your luxury car tax (LCT) obligations. (NAT 3394)
Luxury car tax - how to complete your activity statement
Instructions for completing the luxury car tax (LCT) section of your activity statement. NAT 7391
Making an adjustment on your activity statement
How to make an adjustment of your net goods and services tax (GST) liability for a reporting period. Read this guide in conjunction with Goods and services tax-how to complete your activity statement (NAT 7392). NAT 11035-07.2006
Quarterly GST options
This fact sheet explains the three options for reporting and/or paying goods and services tax (GST) quarterly. (NAT 4149)
Rebates and GST
How GST applies to rebates you pay and receive and other trade incentive payments that are common in the manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing industries.
Report your GST once a year
This fact sheet explains who is eligible to report goods and services tax (GST) annually and outlines the election, lodgment and payment arrangements. NAT 12906-12.2007
Reporting and paying GST monthly
Explains your obligations if you choose, or are required to report and pay your goods and services tax (GST) monthly.
Reporting mistakes on GST and property transactions
If you are a property owner, developer or are registered for GST and you use your property differently from the way you planned to, you may have to report a GST adjustment. You can do this by completing a Voluntary Disclosure Statement.
Selling taxi licences and plates
This fact sheet explains when the sale of a taxi licence/plate can be GST-free as a supply of a going concern. NAT 7427-09.2007
Simpler GST accounting for the food and grocery industry
This fact sheet is a binding ruling explaining how you can rely on the EANnet food classification system to find out which food and groceries have GST included in the price and which products are GST-free. NAT 7162.
Simplified GST accounting methods
Describes the simplified GST accounting methods for small food retailers and explains when they can be used. NAT 3185-10.2007
Tax basics for non-profit organisations
This document provides an overview of tax issues relating to non-profit organisations such as charities, clubs, societies and associations (NAT 7966) and has been updated to include the legislative changes as outlined in the Addendum (NAT 7966ADD).
Time limits on GST refunds
This page advises taxpayers how they can submit a notification form for their entitlement to a GST refund.
Valid tax invoices and GST credits
This fact sheet explains the requirements of a valid tax invoice and recipient created tax invoices (RCTIs).
Varying your GST instalments
This fact sheet explains how you can vary your GST instalment amount advised by the Tax Office. It may help you decide whether you should vary your instalment amount. NAT 4239-04.2001
Volunteers and tax
This guide is for volunteers and non-profit organisations that deal with volunteers. It explains the tax treatment of transactions that commonly occur between non-profit organisations and their volunteers.NAT 4612-04.2008
HELP/SFSS
Individuals
HECS-HELP benefit 2009
Provides information about what the benefit is, who can apply and how to complete the application.
Repaying your Financial Supplement debt 2009-10
This document explains how Financial Supplement debts will be repaid in the 2009-10 income year.
All
HECS-HELP benefit 2009
Provides information about what the benefit is, who can apply and how to complete the application.
Repaying your Financial Supplement debt 2009-10
This document explains how Financial Supplement debts will be repaid in the 2009-10 income year.
Incentives
Individuals
Australian film industry incentives 2007-08
If you invest in the Australian film industry, you may be eligible for a special tax deduction. NAT 0954-6.2008.
Australian film industry incentives 2008-09
If you invest in the Australian film industry, you may be eligible for a special tax deduction. NAT 0954-6.2009.
All
Australian film industry incentives 2007-08
If you invest in the Australian film industry, you may be eligible for a special tax deduction. NAT 0954-6.2008.
Australian film industry incentives 2008-09
If you invest in the Australian film industry, you may be eligible for a special tax deduction. NAT 0954-6.2009.
Income tax
Individuals
Airline employees 2007-08
If you work in the airline industry as a flight attendant, flight engineer, pilot or ground engineer, this document will help you to work out what claims you can make in your tax return. NAT 2331.
Airline employees 2008-09
If you work in the airline industry as a flight attendant, flight engineer, pilot or ground engineer, this document will help you to work out what claims you can make in your tax return. NAT 2331.
Australian Defence Force members 2007-08
If you are a member of the defence forces, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2321.
Australian Defence Force members 2008-09
If you are a member of the defence forces, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2321.
Baby bonus instructions and claim 2007-08
Use this form to claim the baby bonus if you gave birth to a baby or gained legal responsibility of a child aged under 5 (for example, through adoption) on or after 1 July 2001 and prior to 1 July 2004. NAT 6580-6.2008.
Baby bonus instructions and claim 2008-09
Use this form to claim the baby bonus if you gave birth to a baby or gained legal responsibility of a child aged under 5 (for example, through adoption) on or after 1 July 2001 and prior to 1 July 2004. NAT 6580-6.2009.
Building workers 2007-08
If you are employed in the building industry, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2324.
Building workers 2008-09
If you are employed in the building industry, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2324.
Cleaners 2007-08
If you are employed as a cleaner, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2328.
Cleaners 2008-09
If you are employed as a cleaner, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2328.
Education Tax Refund instructions and claim 2008-09
For people who are not required to lodge an income tax return and want to claim the Education Tax Refund.
Factory workers 2007-08
If you work in a factory, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2329.
Factory workers 2008-09
If you work in a factory, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2329.
Failure to lodge on time for non-practitioners
Provides information on a penalty which may be applied to late lodgment of certain tax documents. (NAT 07093-11.2005)
Foreign income return form guide 2007-08
This guide explains measures relating to the taxation of foreign income derived by, or attributed to, Australian residents. NAT 1840-6.2008.
Foreign income return form guide 2008-09
This guide explains measures relating to the taxation of foreign income derived by, or attributed to, Australian residents. NAT 1840-6.2009.
Hairdressers 2007-08
If you are employed as a hairdresser, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2320.
Hairdressers 2008-09
If you are employed as a hairdresser, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2320.
Hospitality industry employees 2007-08
If you are employed in the hospitality industry as a chef, waiter, waitress or bar attendant, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 23260.
Hospitality industry employees 2008-09
If you are employed in the hospitality industry as a chef, waiter, waitress or bar attendant, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2326.
Income averaging for special professionals 2007-08
If you are an artist, composer, writer, inventor, performer, production associate or sportsperson, this guide will explain special averaging provisions which may apply to your income. NAT 2475-6.2008.
Income averaging for special professionals 2008-09
If you are an artist, composer, writer, inventor, performer, production associate or sportsperson, this guide will explain special averaging provisions which may apply to your income. NAT 2475-6.2009.
Interest on early payments and overpayments of tax 2007-08
For individuals and taxable trusts, this guide explains your entitlement to interest if you pay your tax early, pay more than is required, or if the Tax Office delays the refund of a running balance account surplus. NAT 2277-6.2008.
Interest on early payments and overpayments of tax 2008-09
For individuals and taxable trusts, this guide explains your entitlement to interest if you pay your tax early, pay more than is required, or if the Tax Office delays the refund of a running balance account surplus. NAT 2277-6.2009.
Journalists 2007-08
If you are employed as a journalist in the print, radio or television industry, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2782.
Journalists 2008-09
If you are employed as a journalist in the print, radio or television industry, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2782.
Lawyers 2007-08
If you are employed as a lawyer, solicitor, articled clerk and other paralegal, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2327.
Lawyers 2008-09
If you are employed as a lawyer, solicitor, articled clerk and other paralegal, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2327.
Nurses 2007-08
If you are employed as a nurse, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2319.
Nurses 2008-09
If you are employed as a nurse, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2319.
Performing artists 2007-08
If you are employed as a performing artist, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2325.
Performing artists 2008-09
If you are employed as a performing artist, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2325.
Police officers 2007-08
If you are employed as a police officer, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2316.
Police officers 2008-09
If you are employed as a police officer, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2316.
Real estate employees 2007-08
If you are employed in the real estate industry, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2323.
Real estate employees 2008-09
If you are employed in the real estate industry, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2323.
Salary and wage occupation codes 2005
For use by individuals to assist with the completion of their 2005 taxation returns. NAT 1932-6.2005 in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Shop assistants 2007-08
If you are employed as a shop assistant, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2322.
Shop assistants 2008-09
If you are employed as a shop assistant, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2322.
Study and claim
If you work and study, you may be eligible for tax deductions.
Tax can be a piece of cake
Information for young people new to the tax system. Includes information about tax file numbers and lodging your tax return. NAT 2705.
Tax file numbers
This fact sheet provides information on why a tax file number is needed, proof of identity requirements, how to apply for (or ask about) a tax file number, privacy and penalties. (NAT 1753)
TaxPack 2008
TaxPack 2008 is designed to help you complete your 2008 tax return for individuals. This guide includes information about the TaxPack, TaxPack supplement and TaxPack for retirees. NAT 0976-06.2008.
TaxPack 2009
TaxPack 2009 is designed to help you complete your 2009 tax return for individuals.
Tax-smart investing: what Australians investing in overseas property need to know
Tips to help you be a tax-smart overseas property investor.
Teachers 2007-08
If you are employed as a school teacher, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2317.
Teachers 2008-09
If you are employed as a school teacher, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2317.
Timor Sea Treaty - Joint Petroleum Development Area instructions 2007-08
These instructions should be used by an individual who has earned income during 2007-08 for performing work or services in the Joint Petroleum Development Area (JPDA) as defined in the Timor Sea Treaty. NAT 8277-6.2008.
Timor Sea Treaty - Joint Petroleum Development Area instructions 2008-09
These instructions should be used by an individual who has earned income during 2008-09 for performing work or services in the Joint Petroleum Development Area (JPDA) as defined in the Timor Sea Treaty. NAT 8277-6.2009.
Truck drivers 2007-08
If you are employed as a truck driver, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2318.
Truck drivers 2008-09
If you are employed as a truck driver, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2318.
Ultimate beneficiary schedule
This schedule enables trustees of closely held trusts to comply with the disclosure requirements in respect of ultimate beneficiaries to net income and tax-preferred amounts of the trusts.
You and your shares 2007-08
Explains the income you declare, deductions and credits you can claim, and records you need to keep if you hold shares or convertible notes as an investment. NAT 2632-6.2008.
You and your shares 2008-09
Explains the income you declare, deductions and credits you can claim, and records you need to keep if you hold shares or convertible notes as an investment. NAT 2632-6.2009.
Businesses
Bartering and barter exchanges
Business transactions involving bartering will result in taxation obligations. NAT 9748.
Farm management deposit scheme
This document describes proposed legislative amendments to remove a minor inconsistency in the application of the farm mangement deposits scheme.
Farm management deposits scheme
This overview explains how primary producers can shift before-tax income from years when they need it least, to years when they need it most. NAT 8776.
Guide to concessions for small business entities
Information about the concessions available to small business entities.
Home-based business
Additional tax considerations for people operating a business at or from their home.
Income tax and deductions for small business
How to calculate assessable income and allowable deductions, and lodge an annual income tax return. (NAT 10710)
Record keeping for barter transactions
Details what records you need to keep for your barter transactions if you operate a small business involved in bartering.
Record keeping in the pubs and clubs industry
Details what records you need to keep for your daily business transactions if you operate a small business in the pubs and clubs industry.
Tax Professionals
Consolidated groups losses schedule instructions 2005
A head company of a consolidated group or MEC (multiple entry consolidated) group that satisfies any one or more of a series of tests must complete the Consolidated losses schedule 2005, and lodge it with the Company tax return 2005. NAT 7891-6.2005.
Family trust election and/or family trust revocation form 2005
For completion by family trust trustee(s) to assist with completion of 2005 tax returns. NAT 2787 available in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Life insurance companies taxation schedule and explanatory notes 2005
If you are responsible for preparing the tax return for a life company, these instructions will help you to prepare the attached schedule. NAT 7334-6.2005.
Losses schedule instructions 2005
For use by companies, trusts and superannuation funds to assist with completion of 2005 Losses schedule. NAT 4088-6.2005. Updated with revised version on 14 July 2005.
Partnership and trust tax return instructions 2005
For use by partnerships and trusts to assist with completion of 2005 tax returns. NAT 2297-6.2005 is available in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Personal services income schedule 2003
For use by companies, partnerships and trusts only. To assist with completion of 2003 tax returns. (NAT 3421-06.2003) Available in PDF.
Personal services income schedule 2005
For use by companies, partnerships and trusts only, to assist with completion of 2005 tax returns. NAT 3421 is available in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Research and development tax concession schedule instructions 2009
For use by companies to assist with research and development deductions on the company tax return for 2009. NAT 6709-6.2009
Non-profit organisations
Does your organisation have to pay income tax?
This factsheet explains the steps for working out the income tax status of your organisation. It also explains the special income tax concessions that apply to taxable non-profit organisations. NAT 7194-08.2007
Endorsement to access charity tax concessions
This fact sheet outlines the endorsement process under which charities apply to the Tax Office to access income tax, fringe benefits tax (FBT) and goods and services tax (GST) charity tax concessions. NAT 3192-12.2007
Fundraising
This guide explains the tax treatment of various fundraising activities and the concessions available. (NAT 13095)
GST and motor vehicle trade-ins for charities
This fact sheet explains the goods and services tax (GST) treatment of motor vehicles you trade-in to purchase other vehicles.
How to calculate your organisation's taxable income
This fact sheet explains how to calculate the taxable income of a non-profit club, society or association, including the concessional treatment of amounts received from members. NAT 7196-08.2007
Income tax guide for non-profit organisations
This guide helps non-profit organisations, including charities, understand their income tax obligations and entitlements. You should use this guide if you are involved in the administration of a non-profit organisation. (NAT 7967-09.2006)
Tax basics for non-profit organisations
This document provides an overview of tax issues relating to non-profit organisations such as charities, clubs, societies and associations (NAT 7966) and has been updated to include the legislative changes as outlined in the Addendum (NAT 7966ADD).
Volunteers and tax
This guide is for volunteers and non-profit organisations that deal with volunteers. It explains the tax treatment of transactions that commonly occur between non-profit organisations and their volunteers.NAT 4612-04.2008
All
Airline employees 2007-08
If you work in the airline industry as a flight attendant, flight engineer, pilot or ground engineer, this document will help you to work out what claims you can make in your tax return. NAT 2331.
Airline employees 2008-09
If you work in the airline industry as a flight attendant, flight engineer, pilot or ground engineer, this document will help you to work out what claims you can make in your tax return. NAT 2331.
Australian Defence Force members 2007-08
If you are a member of the defence forces, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2321.
Australian Defence Force members 2008-09
If you are a member of the defence forces, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2321.
Baby bonus instructions and claim 2007-08
Use this form to claim the baby bonus if you gave birth to a baby or gained legal responsibility of a child aged under 5 (for example, through adoption) on or after 1 July 2001 and prior to 1 July 2004. NAT 6580-6.2008.
Baby bonus instructions and claim 2008-09
Use this form to claim the baby bonus if you gave birth to a baby or gained legal responsibility of a child aged under 5 (for example, through adoption) on or after 1 July 2001 and prior to 1 July 2004. NAT 6580-6.2009.
Bartering and barter exchanges
Business transactions involving bartering will result in taxation obligations. NAT 9748.
Building workers 2007-08
If you are employed in the building industry, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2324.
Building workers 2008-09
If you are employed in the building industry, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2324.
Business industry codes 2007
For use by individuals, partnerships, trusts and companies to assist with completion of 2007 tax returns. NAT1827-6.2007
Business industry codes 2009
For use by individuals, partnerships, trusts and companies to assist with the completion of 2009 tax returns. NAT 1827-6.2009
Capital allowances schedule instructions 2009
If you have claimed a deduction for decline in value, you may need to complete a capital allowances schedule for 2009. NAT 4089-6.2009
Cleaners 2007-08
If you are employed as a cleaner, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2328.
Cleaners 2008-09
If you are employed as a cleaner, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2328.
Company tax return instructions 2009
For use by companies to assist with completion of 2009 tax returns. NAT 0669-6.2009.
Consolidated groups losses schedule instructions 2005
A head company of a consolidated group or MEC (multiple entry consolidated) group that satisfies any one or more of a series of tests must complete the Consolidated losses schedule 2005, and lodge it with the Company tax return 2005. NAT 7891-6.2005.
Consolidated groups losses schedule instructions 2009
A head company of a consolidated group or MEC (multiple entry consolidated) group that satisfies any one or more of a series of tests, must complete the Consolidated losses schedule 2009 and lodge it with the Company tax return 2009. NAT 7891-6.2009
Does your organisation have to pay income tax?
This factsheet explains the steps for working out the income tax status of your organisation. It also explains the special income tax concessions that apply to taxable non-profit organisations. NAT 7194-08.2007
Education Tax Refund instructions and claim 2008-09
For people who are not required to lodge an income tax return and want to claim the Education Tax Refund.
Endorsement to access charity tax concessions
This fact sheet outlines the endorsement process under which charities apply to the Tax Office to access income tax, fringe benefits tax (FBT) and goods and services tax (GST) charity tax concessions. NAT 3192-12.2007
Explanatory notes for the Life insurance companies taxation schedule - consolidated groups 2009
If you are responsible for preparing the tax return for a life insurance company, these instructions will help you to prepare the attached schedule. NAT 7334CON-6.2009
Explanatory notes for the Life insurance companies taxation schedule 2009
If you are responsible for preparing the tax return for a life insurance company, these instructions will help you to prepare the attached schedule. NAT 7334-6.2009
Factory workers 2007-08
If you work in a factory, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2329.
Factory workers 2008-09
If you work in a factory, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2329.
Failure to lodge on time for non-practitioners
Provides information on a penalty which may be applied to late lodgment of certain tax documents. (NAT 07093-11.2005)
Family trust election and/or family trust revocation form 2005
For completion by family trust trustee(s) to assist with completion of 2005 tax returns. NAT 2787 available in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Family trust election, revocation or variation 2009
Election form and explanatory notes. For completion by family trust trustee(s) to assist with completion of 2009 tax returns. NAT 2787-6.2009
Farm management deposit scheme
This document describes proposed legislative amendments to remove a minor inconsistency in the application of the farm mangement deposits scheme.
Farm management deposits scheme
This overview explains how primary producers can shift before-tax income from years when they need it least, to years when they need it most. NAT 8776.
Foreign income return form guide 2007-08
This guide explains measures relating to the taxation of foreign income derived by, or attributed to, Australian residents. NAT 1840-6.2008.
Foreign income return form guide 2008-09
This guide explains measures relating to the taxation of foreign income derived by, or attributed to, Australian residents. NAT 1840-6.2009.
Fund income tax return instructions 2009
For use by funds to assist with completion of Fund income tax return 2009. NAT 71605-6.2009
Fundraising
This guide explains the tax treatment of various fundraising activities and the concessions available. (NAT 13095)
GST and motor vehicle trade-ins for charities
This fact sheet explains the goods and services tax (GST) treatment of motor vehicles you trade-in to purchase other vehicles.
Guide to concessions for small business entities
Information about the concessions available to small business entities.
Hairdressers 2007-08
If you are employed as a hairdresser, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2320.
Hairdressers 2008-09
If you are employed as a hairdresser, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2320.
Home-based business
Additional tax considerations for people operating a business at or from their home.
Hospitality industry employees 2007-08
If you are employed in the hospitality industry as a chef, waiter, waitress or bar attendant, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 23260.
Hospitality industry employees 2008-09
If you are employed in the hospitality industry as a chef, waiter, waitress or bar attendant, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2326.
How to calculate your organisation's taxable income
This fact sheet explains how to calculate the taxable income of a non-profit club, society or association, including the concessional treatment of amounts received from members. NAT 7196-08.2007
Income averaging for special professionals 2007-08
If you are an artist, composer, writer, inventor, performer, production associate or sportsperson, this guide will explain special averaging provisions which may apply to your income. NAT 2475-6.2008.
Income averaging for special professionals 2008-09
If you are an artist, composer, writer, inventor, performer, production associate or sportsperson, this guide will explain special averaging provisions which may apply to your income. NAT 2475-6.2009.
Income tax and deductions for small business
How to calculate assessable income and allowable deductions, and lodge an annual income tax return. (NAT 10710)
Income tax guide for non-profit organisations
This guide helps non-profit organisations, including charities, understand their income tax obligations and entitlements. You should use this guide if you are involved in the administration of a non-profit organisation. (NAT 7967-09.2006)
Interest on early payments and overpayments of tax 2007-08
For individuals and taxable trusts, this guide explains your entitlement to interest if you pay your tax early, pay more than is required, or if the Tax Office delays the refund of a running balance account surplus. NAT 2277-6.2008.
Interest on early payments and overpayments of tax 2008-09
For individuals and taxable trusts, this guide explains your entitlement to interest if you pay your tax early, pay more than is required, or if the Tax Office delays the refund of a running balance account surplus. NAT 2277-6.2009.
Interposed entity election or revocation 2009
Election form and explanatory notes. For use by the trustee(s), company or partners to assist with completion of 2009 tax returns. NAT 2788-6.2009
Journalists 2007-08
If you are employed as a journalist in the print, radio or television industry, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2782.
Journalists 2008-09
If you are employed as a journalist in the print, radio or television industry, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2782.
Lawyers 2007-08
If you are employed as a lawyer, solicitor, articled clerk and other paralegal, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2327.
Lawyers 2008-09
If you are employed as a lawyer, solicitor, articled clerk and other paralegal, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2327.
Life insurance companies taxation schedule and explanatory notes 2005
If you are responsible for preparing the tax return for a life company, these instructions will help you to prepare the attached schedule. NAT 7334-6.2005.
Losses schedule instructions 2005
For use by companies, trusts and superannuation funds to assist with completion of 2005 Losses schedule. NAT 4088-6.2005. Updated with revised version on 14 July 2005.
Losses schedule instructions 2009
For use by companies, trusts and superannuation funds to assist with completion of 2009 Losses schedule. NAT 4088-6.2009
Nurses 2007-08
If you are employed as a nurse, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2319.
Nurses 2008-09
If you are employed as a nurse, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2319.
Partnership and trust tax return instructions 2005
For use by partnerships and trusts to assist with completion of 2005 tax returns. NAT 2297-6.2005 is available in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Partnership and trust tax returns instructions 2009
For use by partnerships and trusts to assist with completion of 2009 tax returns. NAT 2297-6.2009
Performing artists 2007-08
If you are employed as a performing artist, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2325.
Performing artists 2008-09
If you are employed as a performing artist, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2325.
Personal services income schedule 2003
For use by companies, partnerships and trusts only. To assist with completion of 2003 tax returns. (NAT 3421-06.2003) Available in PDF.
Personal services income schedule 2005
For use by companies, partnerships and trusts only, to assist with completion of 2005 tax returns. NAT 3421 is available in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Personal services income schedule 2009
For use by companies, partnerships and trusts only, to assist with completion of 2009 tax returns. NAT 3421-6.2009
Police officers 2007-08
If you are employed as a police officer, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2316.
Police officers 2008-09
If you are employed as a police officer, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2316.
Real estate employees 2007-08
If you are employed in the real estate industry, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2323.
Real estate employees 2008-09
If you are employed in the real estate industry, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2323.
Record keeping for barter transactions
Details what records you need to keep for your barter transactions if you operate a small business involved in bartering.
Record keeping in the pubs and clubs industry
Details what records you need to keep for your daily business transactions if you operate a small business in the pubs and clubs industry.
Research and development tax concession schedule instructions 2009
For use by companies to assist with research and development deductions on the company tax return for 2009. NAT 6709-6.2009
Salary and wage occupation codes 2005
For use by individuals to assist with the completion of their 2005 taxation returns. NAT 1932-6.2005 in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Salary and wage occupation codes 2009
For use by tax practitioners to assist with completion of their clients' 2009 tax returns. NAT 1932-08-2009.
Salary and wage occupation codes booklet 2008
For use by individuals to assist with completion of their 2008 tax returns. NAT 1932-6.2008
Schedule 25A instructions 2009
For use by companies, trusts, partnerships and funds to assist with completion of 2009 tax returns. NAT 2639-6.2009
Self managed superannuation fund annual return instructions 2009
For use by self managed superannuation funds to assist in completion of 2009 annual return. NAT 71606-6.2009
Shop assistants 2007-08
If you are employed as a shop assistant, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2322.
Shop assistants 2008-09
If you are employed as a shop assistant, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2322.
Study and claim
If you work and study, you may be eligible for tax deductions.
Tax basics for non-profit organisations
This document provides an overview of tax issues relating to non-profit organisations such as charities, clubs, societies and associations (NAT 7966) and has been updated to include the legislative changes as outlined in the Addendum (NAT 7966ADD).
Tax can be a piece of cake
Information for young people new to the tax system. Includes information about tax file numbers and lodging your tax return. NAT 2705.
Tax file numbers
This fact sheet provides information on why a tax file number is needed, proof of identity requirements, how to apply for (or ask about) a tax file number, privacy and penalties. (NAT 1753)
TaxPack 2008
TaxPack 2008 is designed to help you complete your 2008 tax return for individuals. This guide includes information about the TaxPack, TaxPack supplement and TaxPack for retirees. NAT 0976-06.2008.
TaxPack 2009
TaxPack 2009 is designed to help you complete your 2009 tax return for individuals.
Tax-smart investing: what Australians investing in overseas property need to know
Tips to help you be a tax-smart overseas property investor.
Teachers 2007-08
If you are employed as a school teacher, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2317.
Teachers 2008-09
If you are employed as a school teacher, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2317.
Thin capitalisation schedule and instructions 2009
For use by entities subject to thin capitalisation provisions to assist with the completion of company, trust, partnership and fund 2009 returns. NAT 6458-6.2009
Timor Sea Treaty - Joint Petroleum Development Area instructions 2007-08
These instructions should be used by an individual who has earned income during 2007-08 for performing work or services in the Joint Petroleum Development Area (JPDA) as defined in the Timor Sea Treaty. NAT 8277-6.2008.
Timor Sea Treaty - Joint Petroleum Development Area instructions 2008-09
These instructions should be used by an individual who has earned income during 2008-09 for performing work or services in the Joint Petroleum Development Area (JPDA) as defined in the Timor Sea Treaty. NAT 8277-6.2009.
Truck drivers 2007-08
If you are employed as a truck driver, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2318.
Truck drivers 2008-09
If you are employed as a truck driver, this guide will help you to work out what you can claim in your tax return. NAT 2318.
Ultimate beneficiary schedule
This schedule enables trustees of closely held trusts to comply with the disclosure requirements in respect of ultimate beneficiaries to net income and tax-preferred amounts of the trusts.
Venture capital deficit tax return and explanatory notes 2009
The venture capital deficit tax return for year ending 30 June 2009 must be completed for all pooled development funds that have a liability to pay venture capital deficits tax. NAT 3309-6.2009
Volunteers and tax
This guide is for volunteers and non-profit organisations that deal with volunteers. It explains the tax treatment of transactions that commonly occur between non-profit organisations and their volunteers.NAT 4612-04.2008
You and your shares 2007-08
Explains the income you declare, deductions and credits you can claim, and records you need to keep if you hold shares or convertible notes as an investment. NAT 2632-6.2008.
You and your shares 2008-09
Explains the income you declare, deductions and credits you can claim, and records you need to keep if you hold shares or convertible notes as an investment. NAT 2632-6.2009.
International tax
Individuals
Foreign income return form guide 2007-08
This guide explains measures relating to the taxation of foreign income derived by, or attributed to, Australian residents. NAT 1840-6.2008.
Foreign income return form guide 2008-09
This guide explains measures relating to the taxation of foreign income derived by, or attributed to, Australian residents. NAT 1840-6.2009.
Foreign investment funds guide 2007-08
If you have an interest in a foreign investment fund or foreign life policy, this guide explains how foreign investment funds legislation affects you. NAT 2130-6.2008.
Foreign investment funds guide 2008-09
If you have an interest in a foreign investment fund or foreign life policy, this guide explains how foreign investment funds legislation affects you. NAT 2130-6.2009.
Guide to foreign income tax offset rules 2008-09
If you are an Australian resident and have paid foreign tax on income you received from outside Australia, this guide will help you claim a foreign income tax offset. NAT 72923 2009
How to claim a foreign tax credit 2007-08
If you are an Australian resident individual and have paid foreign tax on income you received from outside Australia, this guide will help you to claim a credit for that foreign tax. NAT 2338-6.2008.
Working in Australia
If you are not an Australian resident, and work during your visit to Australia, this guide tells you what you need to know and do to comply with taxation laws. NAT 2414-10.2009.
Businesses
Foreign hybrids – information guide
Changes to the taxation treatment of certain foreign hybrid entities have been made by the Government and apply from the start of the 2003-04 financial year – with an option to apply the new rules from the start of the 2002-03 financial year.
International transfer pricing - introduction to concepts and risk assessment
Explains the basic concepts underlying international transfer pricing and when a business may face a transfer pricing review of aduit.
International transfer pricing - marketing intangibles
Examples to show how the Tax Office will determine anappropriate reward for marketing activities performed by an enterprise using trade marks or trade names it doesn't own.
All
Foreign hybrids – information guide
Changes to the taxation treatment of certain foreign hybrid entities have been made by the Government and apply from the start of the 2003-04 financial year – with an option to apply the new rules from the start of the 2002-03 financial year.
Foreign income return form guide 2007-08
This guide explains measures relating to the taxation of foreign income derived by, or attributed to, Australian residents. NAT 1840-6.2008.
Foreign income return form guide 2008-09
This guide explains measures relating to the taxation of foreign income derived by, or attributed to, Australian residents. NAT 1840-6.2009.
Foreign investment funds guide 2007-08
If you have an interest in a foreign investment fund or foreign life policy, this guide explains how foreign investment funds legislation affects you. NAT 2130-6.2008.
Foreign investment funds guide 2008-09
If you have an interest in a foreign investment fund or foreign life policy, this guide explains how foreign investment funds legislation affects you. NAT 2130-6.2009.
Guide to foreign income tax offset rules 2008-09
If you are an Australian resident and have paid foreign tax on income you received from outside Australia, this guide will help you claim a foreign income tax offset. NAT 72923 2009
How to claim a foreign tax credit 2007-08
If you are an Australian resident individual and have paid foreign tax on income you received from outside Australia, this guide will help you to claim a credit for that foreign tax. NAT 2338-6.2008.
International transfer pricing - introduction to concepts and risk assessment
Explains the basic concepts underlying international transfer pricing and when a business may face a transfer pricing review of aduit.
International transfer pricing - marketing intangibles
Examples to show how the Tax Office will determine anappropriate reward for marketing activities performed by an enterprise using trade marks or trade names it doesn't own.
Working in Australia
If you are not an Australian resident, and work during your visit to Australia, this guide tells you what you need to know and do to comply with taxation laws. NAT 2414-10.2009.
New to business
Businesses
Am I in business?
Factors which you need to take into account in determining whether or not you are in business. NAT 2598-01.2003
Helping small business stay on track
To help you stay on track with your tax and superannuation obligations, refer to this tip sheet of useful links.
Home-based business
Additional tax considerations for people operating a business at or from their home.
Tax basics for small business
Your key business tax obligations. (NAT 1908)
All
Am I in business?
Factors which you need to take into account in determining whether or not you are in business. NAT 2598-01.2003
Helping small business stay on track
To help you stay on track with your tax and superannuation obligations, refer to this tip sheet of useful links.
Home-based business
Additional tax considerations for people operating a business at or from their home.
Tax basics for small business
Your key business tax obligations. (NAT 1908)
Non-commercial losses
Businesses
Non-commercial losses: Commissioners discretion - fact sheet
You will be able to offset a loss if your business activity passes one of four tests, or if the Commissioner of Taxation decides to exercise a discretion. (NAT 3386)
Non-commercial losses: Independent Evidence - fact sheet
If you are undertaking a business activity, you may be able to offset a loss from that activity against your income from other sources. NAT no 7829-05.2003.
Non-commercial losses: overview - fact sheet
If you make a net loss in a business activity you may, under certain circumstances, claim that loss by offsetting it against your income from other sources. NAT 3379-05.2003.
Non-commercial losses: partnerships - fact sheet
If you are undertaking a business activity in partnership there are special rules to determine whether you, as an individual, pass any of the tests relating to non-commercial losses. NAT 3385-05.2003.
Non-commercial losses: similar business activities - fact sheet
If you are carrying on more than one business activity, they can be grouped together when you need to establish whether you can deduct a loss. NAT 3384-05.2003.
Non-commercial losses: the assessable income test - fact sheet
The assessable income generated by your business activity may determine whether you can offset a loss from the activity against your income from other sources. NAT 3383-05.2003.
Non-commercial losses: the other assets test - fact sheet
The value of certain business assets may determine whether you can offset a loss from a business activity against your income from other sources. NAT 3380-05.2003.
Non-commercial losses: the profits test - fact sheet
The profitability of your business activity may determine whether you can offset a loss from the activity against your income from other sources. NAT 3381-05.2003.
Non-commercial losses: the real property test - fact sheet
The value of real property assets may determine whether you can deduct a loss from a business activity against your income from other sources. NAT 3382-05.2003.
All
Non-commercial losses: Commissioners discretion - fact sheet
You will be able to offset a loss if your business activity passes one of four tests, or if the Commissioner of Taxation decides to exercise a discretion. (NAT 3386)
Non-commercial losses: Independent Evidence - fact sheet
If you are undertaking a business activity, you may be able to offset a loss from that activity against your income from other sources. NAT no 7829-05.2003.
Non-commercial losses: overview - fact sheet
If you make a net loss in a business activity you may, under certain circumstances, claim that loss by offsetting it against your income from other sources. NAT 3379-05.2003.
Non-commercial losses: partnerships - fact sheet
If you are undertaking a business activity in partnership there are special rules to determine whether you, as an individual, pass any of the tests relating to non-commercial losses. NAT 3385-05.2003.
Non-commercial losses: similar business activities - fact sheet
If you are carrying on more than one business activity, they can be grouped together when you need to establish whether you can deduct a loss. NAT 3384-05.2003.
Non-commercial losses: the assessable income test - fact sheet
The assessable income generated by your business activity may determine whether you can offset a loss from the activity against your income from other sources. NAT 3383-05.2003.
Non-commercial losses: the other assets test - fact sheet
The value of certain business assets may determine whether you can offset a loss from a business activity against your income from other sources. NAT 3380-05.2003.
Non-commercial losses: the profits test - fact sheet
The profitability of your business activity may determine whether you can offset a loss from the activity against your income from other sources. NAT 3381-05.2003.
Non-commercial losses: the real property test - fact sheet
The value of real property assets may determine whether you can deduct a loss from a business activity against your income from other sources. NAT 3382-05.2003.
Not for profit
Non-profit organisations
Australian business number (ABN)
This factsheet provides information on the Australian business number, including how to register and requirements for non-profit organisations that undertake multiple enterprises and/or have multiple entities. NAT 4450
Conservation covenant concessions
Explains tax concessions available to landowners entering into certain conservation covenants.
Does your organisation have to pay income tax?
This factsheet explains the steps for working out the income tax status of your organisation. It also explains the special income tax concessions that apply to taxable non-profit organisations. NAT 7194-08.2007
Endorsement to access charity tax concessions
This fact sheet outlines the endorsement process under which charities apply to the Tax Office to access income tax, fringe benefits tax (FBT) and goods and services tax (GST) charity tax concessions. NAT 3192-12.2007
Essential tax information for your non-profit organisation
For those involved in the financial aspects of non-profit organisations - such as charities, clubs, societies and associations - we offer a range of publications, advisory, educational and electronic services.
Fundraising
This guide explains the tax treatment of various fundraising activities and the concessions available. (NAT 13095)
Gift fund requirements
Organisations that are endorsed, or seeking to be endorsed, as deductible gift recipients (DGRs) for the operation of a fund, institution or authority must maintain a gift fund. This fact sheet outlines the gift fund requirements for these DGRs.
How to calculate your organisation's taxable income
This fact sheet explains how to calculate the taxable income of a non-profit club, society or association, including the concessional treatment of amounts received from members. NAT 7196-08.2007
Income tax guide for non-profit organisations
This guide helps non-profit organisations, including charities, understand their income tax obligations and entitlements. You should use this guide if you are involved in the administration of a non-profit organisation. (NAT 7967-09.2006)
Is your non-profit organisation subject to capital gains tax?
This fact sheet outlines how capital gains tax applies to non-profit clubs, societies and associations. NAT 8281
Providing assistance to victims of natural and other disasters in Australia
This fact sheet explains whether funds that assist disaster victims can be endorsed as deductible gift recipients (DGRs) under the necessitous circumstances fund DGR category. (NAT 5278.08.2003)
Proving eligibility for discounts offered to non-profit organisations by suppliers
Suppliers sometimes ask non-profits to provide proof of their tax status to qualify for a discount. This document explains types of notices the Tax Office issues to non-profits and gives examples of the types of organisations that receive them.
Tax basics for non-profit organisations
This document provides an overview of tax issues relating to non-profit organisations such as charities, clubs, societies and associations (NAT 7966) and has been updated to include the legislative changes as outlined in the Addendum (NAT 7966ADD).
Tax file number withholding on accounts and investments held by non-profit organisations
This factsheet explains PAYG withholding if a non-profit organisation does not provide its ABN or TFN to its investment body. It explains how to claim an exemption from quoting a TFN and how to apply for a refund or credit of TFN amounts withheld.
The endorsement process for deductible gift recipients
This fact sheet outlines the process for deductible gift recipient (DGR) endorsement.
Volunteers and tax
This guide is for volunteers and non-profit organisations that deal with volunteers. It explains the tax treatment of transactions that commonly occur between non-profit organisations and their volunteers.NAT 4612-04.2008
All
Australian business number (ABN)
This factsheet provides information on the Australian business number, including how to register and requirements for non-profit organisations that undertake multiple enterprises and/or have multiple entities. NAT 4450
Conservation covenant concessions
Explains tax concessions available to landowners entering into certain conservation covenants.
Does your organisation have to pay income tax?
This factsheet explains the steps for working out the income tax status of your organisation. It also explains the special income tax concessions that apply to taxable non-profit organisations. NAT 7194-08.2007
Endorsement to access charity tax concessions
This fact sheet outlines the endorsement process under which charities apply to the Tax Office to access income tax, fringe benefits tax (FBT) and goods and services tax (GST) charity tax concessions. NAT 3192-12.2007
Essential tax information for your non-profit organisation
For those involved in the financial aspects of non-profit organisations - such as charities, clubs, societies and associations - we offer a range of publications, advisory, educational and electronic services.
Fundraising
This guide explains the tax treatment of various fundraising activities and the concessions available. (NAT 13095)
Gift fund requirements
Organisations that are endorsed, or seeking to be endorsed, as deductible gift recipients (DGRs) for the operation of a fund, institution or authority must maintain a gift fund. This fact sheet outlines the gift fund requirements for these DGRs.
How to calculate your organisation's taxable income
This fact sheet explains how to calculate the taxable income of a non-profit club, society or association, including the concessional treatment of amounts received from members. NAT 7196-08.2007
Income tax guide for non-profit organisations
This guide helps non-profit organisations, including charities, understand their income tax obligations and entitlements. You should use this guide if you are involved in the administration of a non-profit organisation. (NAT 7967-09.2006)
Is your non-profit organisation subject to capital gains tax?
This fact sheet outlines how capital gains tax applies to non-profit clubs, societies and associations. NAT 8281
Providing assistance to victims of natural and other disasters in Australia
This fact sheet explains whether funds that assist disaster victims can be endorsed as deductible gift recipients (DGRs) under the necessitous circumstances fund DGR category. (NAT 5278.08.2003)
Proving eligibility for discounts offered to non-profit organisations by suppliers
Suppliers sometimes ask non-profits to provide proof of their tax status to qualify for a discount. This document explains types of notices the Tax Office issues to non-profits and gives examples of the types of organisations that receive them.
Tax basics for non-profit organisations
This document provides an overview of tax issues relating to non-profit organisations such as charities, clubs, societies and associations (NAT 7966) and has been updated to include the legislative changes as outlined in the Addendum (NAT 7966ADD).
Tax file number withholding on accounts and investments held by non-profit organisations
This factsheet explains PAYG withholding if a non-profit organisation does not provide its ABN or TFN to its investment body. It explains how to claim an exemption from quoting a TFN and how to apply for a refund or credit of TFN amounts withheld.
The endorsement process for deductible gift recipients
This fact sheet outlines the process for deductible gift recipient (DGR) endorsement.
Volunteers and tax
This guide is for volunteers and non-profit organisations that deal with volunteers. It explains the tax treatment of transactions that commonly occur between non-profit organisations and their volunteers.NAT 4612-04.2008
PAYG
Businesses
Employer obligations and apprentices
This fact sheet confirms the Tax Office view that apprentices are employees and highlights the employer's tax and superannuation guarantee obligations. (NAT 13527)
How to lodge your PAYG withholding annual report electronically
This guide provides information to help payers lodge their pay as you go (PAYG) withholding annual report electronically.
Tax Professionals
Non individual PAYG payment summary schedule 2003
2003 PAYG payment summary schedule in Portable Document Format (PDF) and information on ordering paper copies. (NAT 3422-06.2003) [25.56 kB]
All
Employer obligations and apprentices
This fact sheet confirms the Tax Office view that apprentices are employees and highlights the employer's tax and superannuation guarantee obligations. (NAT 13527)
How to lodge your PAYG withholding annual report electronically
This guide provides information to help payers lodge their pay as you go (PAYG) withholding annual report electronically.
Non individual PAYG payment summary schedule 2003
2003 PAYG payment summary schedule in Portable Document Format (PDF) and information on ordering paper copies. (NAT 3422-06.2003) [25.56 kB]
PAYG instalments
Individuals
How to vary pay as you go (PAYG) instalments
Guide to how to vary your PAYG instalment amount or rate if you are one of three types of quarterly payers. NAT 4159
Businesses
Introduction to Pay As You Go income tax instalments
This document is an introduction to Pay As You Go income tax instalments. Pay as you go (PAYG) instalments is a system for paying instalments during the income year towards your expected tax liability on your business and investment income. NAT 4637
Pay as you go (PAYG) instalments for entities leaving a consolidated group
This document is a guide on PAYG I to entities leaving a consolidated group. It includes information on how often to pay, how much to pay, the new instalment rate for change informer group, joining another consolidated group and leaving a group during the formation period.
Pay as you go instalments for consolidated groups
This document is an introduction to the pay as you go instalment product for consolidated groups. It includes information on how much to pay, working out the group's instalment income, how we calculate the consolidated instalment rate, changing the amount to pay as well as the impacts on previous PAYG instalment options.
PAYG instalment income - trusts
Explains how to work out your proportion of trust instalment income and where you can find the information you need to do this. NAT 3495
PAYG Instalments for primary producers and special professionals
Explains payment options available to primary producers and special professionals.
PAYG instalments income - partnerships
Explains how to work out your proportion of partnership instalment income, and where you can find the information you need to do this. NAT 3494
Paying your annual PAYG instalment
Explains your options when paying your annual pay as you go (PAYG) instalment.
All
How to vary pay as you go (PAYG) instalments
Guide to how to vary your PAYG instalment amount or rate if you are one of three types of quarterly payers. NAT 4159
Introduction to Pay As You Go income tax instalments
This document is an introduction to Pay As You Go income tax instalments. Pay as you go (PAYG) instalments is a system for paying instalments during the income year towards your expected tax liability on your business and investment income. NAT 4637
Pay as you go (PAYG) instalments for entities leaving a consolidated group
This document is a guide on PAYG I to entities leaving a consolidated group. It includes information on how often to pay, how much to pay, the new instalment rate for change informer group, joining another consolidated group and leaving a group during the formation period.
Pay as you go instalments for consolidated groups
This document is an introduction to the pay as you go instalment product for consolidated groups. It includes information on how much to pay, working out the group's instalment income, how we calculate the consolidated instalment rate, changing the amount to pay as well as the impacts on previous PAYG instalment options.
PAYG instalment income - trusts
Explains how to work out your proportion of trust instalment income and where you can find the information you need to do this. NAT 3495
PAYG Instalments for primary producers and special professionals
Explains payment options available to primary producers and special professionals.
PAYG instalments income - partnerships
Explains how to work out your proportion of partnership instalment income, and where you can find the information you need to do this. NAT 3494
Paying your annual PAYG instalment
Explains your options when paying your annual pay as you go (PAYG) instalment.
PAYG withholding
Businesses
How to set up a workplace giving program
How to set up a workplace giving program and information about how tax applies.
How to withhold amounts from unused leave payments on termination of employment
This guide explains how to, on termination of employment, work out the amount to withhold from payments of unused annual and unused long service leave. (NAT3032)
Large withholders guide to PAYG withholding
This guide is for large withholders and explains PAYG withholding including: how to report and pay withholding amounts to the Tax Office; annual reporting for withholding; and how to offset a GST credit against a withholding liability.
Pay as you go (PAYG) withholding for external administrators
This document discusses what external administrators need to do to meet their administrative obligations under the PAYG withholding system. NAT 10913
Pay as you go (PAYG) withholding for trustees of bankrupt estates
This document provides details of what trustees of bankrupt estates need to do to meet their administrative obligations under the PAYG withholding system. Nat 10914
Pay as you go withholding - what you need to know
Information summarising what businesses need to know about payments made to workers.
PAYG withholding
What employers and businesses need to know to meet their PAYG withholding obligations. (NAT 8075)
PAYG withholding from interest dividend and royalty payments paid to non residents – annual report
Instructions and sample form for reporting payments of interest and unfranked dividends paid to non-residents that are not reported on an annual investment income report (AIIR), and royalties paid to non-residents. NAT 7187
PAYG withholding guide no 2 - How to determine if workers are employees or independent contractors
This guide provides information to help PAYG withholding payers determine whether their workers (payees) are employees or independent contractors (for example, an individual, partnership, trust or company). NAT 2780-04.2003
PAYG withholding voluntary agreements
This fact sheet explains how a payer and payee (independent contractor) can enter into a voluntary agreement to have amounts withheld from payments to help the payee meet their expected income tax liability. NAT 3063
PAYG withholding where ABN not quoted - annual report
This form is the annual report for a payer to provide details of amounts withheld from payments for goods and services where a payee did not quote an ABN. NAT 3448-05.2001
Registering for PAYG withholding
This fact sheet discusses under what circumstances an entity may be required to register for PAYG withholding. Nat 3409
Schedule 31 - tax table for annuities
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from unused leave payments on termination of employment or office. NAT 3351.
Schedule 32 - tax table for employment termination payments
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from annuity payments that are non-superannuation income stream. NAT 3350.
Schedule 33 - tax table for superannuation lump sums
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table if you make a superannuation lump sum payment to an individual. NAT 70981.
Schedule 34 - tax table for superannuation income streams
For payments made on or after 1 July 2007. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from superannuation income stream benefit payments, including superannuation death benefit income stream payments. NAT 70982.
The building and construction industry - Status of workers - Employee or independent contractor?
Provides information to help payers in the building and construction industry determine if the individual they are paying is an employee or independent contractor. Nat 13823
Corporate
Withholding declaration - upwards variation
This declaration authorises your payer to increase the rate or amount withheld from payments made to you. NAT 5367.
All
How to set up a workplace giving program
How to set up a workplace giving program and information about how tax applies.
How to withhold amounts from unused leave payments on termination of employment
This guide explains how to, on termination of employment, work out the amount to withhold from payments of unused annual and unused long service leave. (NAT3032)
Large withholders guide to PAYG withholding
This guide is for large withholders and explains PAYG withholding including: how to report and pay withholding amounts to the Tax Office; annual reporting for withholding; and how to offset a GST credit against a withholding liability.
Pay as you go (PAYG) withholding for external administrators
This document discusses what external administrators need to do to meet their administrative obligations under the PAYG withholding system. NAT 10913
Pay as you go (PAYG) withholding for trustees of bankrupt estates
This document provides details of what trustees of bankrupt estates need to do to meet their administrative obligations under the PAYG withholding system. Nat 10914
Pay as you go withholding - what you need to know
Information summarising what businesses need to know about payments made to workers.
PAYG withholding
What employers and businesses need to know to meet their PAYG withholding obligations. (NAT 8075)
PAYG withholding from interest dividend and royalty payments paid to non residents – annual report
Instructions and sample form for reporting payments of interest and unfranked dividends paid to non-residents that are not reported on an annual investment income report (AIIR), and royalties paid to non-residents. NAT 7187
PAYG withholding guide no 2 - How to determine if workers are employees or independent contractors
This guide provides information to help PAYG withholding payers determine whether their workers (payees) are employees or independent contractors (for example, an individual, partnership, trust or company). NAT 2780-04.2003
PAYG withholding voluntary agreements
This fact sheet explains how a payer and payee (independent contractor) can enter into a voluntary agreement to have amounts withheld from payments to help the payee meet their expected income tax liability. NAT 3063
PAYG withholding where ABN not quoted - annual report
This form is the annual report for a payer to provide details of amounts withheld from payments for goods and services where a payee did not quote an ABN. NAT 3448-05.2001
Registering for PAYG withholding
This fact sheet discusses under what circumstances an entity may be required to register for PAYG withholding. Nat 3409
Schedule 31 - tax table for annuities
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from unused leave payments on termination of employment or office. NAT 3351.
Schedule 32 - tax table for employment termination payments
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from annuity payments that are non-superannuation income stream. NAT 3350.
Schedule 33 - tax table for superannuation lump sums
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table if you make a superannuation lump sum payment to an individual. NAT 70981.
Schedule 34 - tax table for superannuation income streams
For payments made on or after 1 July 2007. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from superannuation income stream benefit payments, including superannuation death benefit income stream payments. NAT 70982.
The building and construction industry - Status of workers - Employee or independent contractor?
Provides information to help payers in the building and construction industry determine if the individual they are paying is an employee or independent contractor. Nat 13823
Withholding declaration - upwards variation
This declaration authorises your payer to increase the rate or amount withheld from payments made to you. NAT 5367.
Payment summaries
Individuals
How to complete the PAYG payment summary - voluntary agreement form
These instructions will help you complete the PAYG payment summary - voluntary agreement (NAT 3223) form. NAT 3391
Businesses
How to complete the PAYG payment summary - business and personal services income form
This document explains how to complete the PAYG payment summary - business and personal services income form NAT 72545. (NAT 72769).
How to complete the PAYG payment summary - employment termination payment form
Instructions to help you complete PAYG payment summary- employment termination payment (NAT 70868).
How to complete the PAYG payment summary - individual non-business form
Instructions to help you complete PAYG payment summary - indiviudal non-business (NAT 0046). NAT 3388.
How to complete the PAYG payment summary - individual non-business form
Instructions to help you complete PAYG payment summary - indiviudal non-business (NAT 0046). NAT 3388.
How to complete the PAYG payment summary - labour hire and other specified payments form
These instructions will help you complete the PAYG payment summary – labour hire and other specified payments (NAT 3282) form. NAT 3390
How to complete the PAYG payment summary - personal services attributed income form
This document explains how to complete the form to be used to provide details of amounts paid to the Tax Office for personal services income attributed to an individual. NAT 3489-05.2001
How to complete the PAYG payment summary - withholding where ABN not quoted form
These instructions will help you complete the PAYG payment summary - withholding where ABN not quoted (NAT 3283) form. You will need to complete this form if you withhold from payments made to suppliers that do not quote an ABN as required. NAT 3389-07.2005.
PAYG payment summary - business and personal services income
PAYG payment summary - personal services attributed income (NAT 72545).
PAYG payment summary - personal services attributed income
This form is to be used to provide details of PAYG withholding amounts paid to the Tax Office for personal services income attributed to an individual. NAT 3446-10.2004.
PAYG payment summary - withholding where ABN not quoted
This form is to be completed by payers who are required to withhold an amount from a payee that did not quote their ABN when required. Nat 3283
PAYG withholding payment summary - labour hire and other specified payments
This form is to be used to provide details of amounts withheld from payments made under labour hire arrangements or other specified payments. NAT 3282
PAYG withholding payment summary - voluntary agreement
Payers should complete this form to provide details of amounts withheld from payments made to a payee engaged under a voluntary agreement. NAT 3223
Tax Professionals
Non individual PAYG payment summary schedule 2003
2003 PAYG payment summary schedule in Portable Document Format (PDF) and information on ordering paper copies. (NAT 3422-06.2003) [25.56 kB]
Superannuation
How to complete the PAYG payment summary - superannuation income stream form
These instructions will help you to complete the PAYG payment summary - superannuation income stream (NAT 70986) form.
All
How to complete the PAYG payment summary - business and personal services income form
This document explains how to complete the PAYG payment summary - business and personal services income form NAT 72545. (NAT 72769).
How to complete the PAYG payment summary - employment termination payment form
Instructions to help you complete PAYG payment summary- employment termination payment (NAT 70868).
How to complete the PAYG payment summary - individual non-business form
Instructions to help you complete PAYG payment summary - indiviudal non-business (NAT 0046). NAT 3388.
How to complete the PAYG payment summary - individual non-business form
Instructions to help you complete PAYG payment summary - indiviudal non-business (NAT 0046). NAT 3388.
How to complete the PAYG payment summary - labour hire and other specified payments form
These instructions will help you complete the PAYG payment summary – labour hire and other specified payments (NAT 3282) form. NAT 3390
How to complete the PAYG payment summary - personal services attributed income form
This document explains how to complete the form to be used to provide details of amounts paid to the Tax Office for personal services income attributed to an individual. NAT 3489-05.2001
How to complete the PAYG payment summary - superannuation income stream form
These instructions will help you to complete the PAYG payment summary - superannuation income stream (NAT 70986) form.
How to complete the PAYG payment summary - voluntary agreement form
These instructions will help you complete the PAYG payment summary - voluntary agreement (NAT 3223) form. NAT 3391
How to complete the PAYG payment summary - withholding where ABN not quoted form
These instructions will help you complete the PAYG payment summary - withholding where ABN not quoted (NAT 3283) form. You will need to complete this form if you withhold from payments made to suppliers that do not quote an ABN as required. NAT 3389-07.2005.
Non individual PAYG payment summary schedule 2003
2003 PAYG payment summary schedule in Portable Document Format (PDF) and information on ordering paper copies. (NAT 3422-06.2003) [25.56 kB]
PAYG payment summary - business and personal services income
PAYG payment summary - personal services attributed income (NAT 72545).
PAYG payment summary - personal services attributed income
This form is to be used to provide details of PAYG withholding amounts paid to the Tax Office for personal services income attributed to an individual. NAT 3446-10.2004.
PAYG payment summary - withholding where ABN not quoted
This form is to be completed by payers who are required to withhold an amount from a payee that did not quote their ABN when required. Nat 3283
PAYG withholding payment summary - labour hire and other specified payments
This form is to be used to provide details of amounts withheld from payments made under labour hire arrangements or other specified payments. NAT 3282
PAYG withholding payment summary - voluntary agreement
Payers should complete this form to provide details of amounts withheld from payments made to a payee engaged under a voluntary agreement. NAT 3223
Personal services
Businesses
Alienation of personal services income - deductions - fact sheet
Deductions you won't be able to claim if the alienation of personal services income rules affect you, and examples of the types of deductions you may be able to claim in certain circumstances. (NAT 4774)
Alienation of personal services income: Additional pay as you go withholding obligations - fact sheet
Explains additional PAYG withholding obligations for companies, partnerships and trusts affected by the personal services income measure. (NAT 3517) NAT 3517-05.2002
Alienation of personal services income: contractors and consultants
This booklet is designed to help you understand the changes to the tax law for contractors and consultants and whether they affect you. (NAT 4788)
Alienation of personal services income: the business premises test - fact sheet
Outlines requirements for and implications of passing this test, one of four tests for a personal services business. (NAT 3627) NAT 3627-12.2001
Alienation of personal services income: the employment test - fact sheet
Outlines requirements for and implications of passing this test, one of four tests for a personal services business. (NAT 3623) NAT 3623-11.2001
Alienation of personal services income: the results test - fact sheet
The results test is one of four tests for determining whether a personal services business is being conducted in an income year. NAT 4769-09.2002
Alienation of personal services income: the unrelated clients test - fact sheet
Outlines requirements for and implications of passing this test, one of four tests for a personal services business. (NAT 3630) NAT 3630-11.2001
Alienation of personal services income: what is personal services income? - fact sheet
Outlines which income is personal services income, the only type of income affected by the new measure. (NAT 3631) NAT 3631-11.2001
General anti-avoidance rules and how they may apply to a personal services business
Information on how the general anti-avoidance rules in the tax law may apply to a personal services business conducted through a company, trust or partnership. NAT 8028-03.2003
Personal services business self assessment checklist
A guide and checklist to help taxpayers who want to self-assess that they are conducting a personal services business. (NAT 3416) NAT 3416-04.2004
Personal services income for the building and construction industry
Specific information about PSI and the PSI rules for building and construction workers.
Tax Professionals
Personal services income schedule 2003
For use by companies, partnerships and trusts only. To assist with completion of 2003 tax returns. (NAT 3421-06.2003) Available in PDF.
All
Alienation of personal services income - deductions - fact sheet
Deductions you won't be able to claim if the alienation of personal services income rules affect you, and examples of the types of deductions you may be able to claim in certain circumstances. (NAT 4774)
Alienation of personal services income: Additional pay as you go withholding obligations - fact sheet
Explains additional PAYG withholding obligations for companies, partnerships and trusts affected by the personal services income measure. (NAT 3517) NAT 3517-05.2002
Alienation of personal services income: contractors and consultants
This booklet is designed to help you understand the changes to the tax law for contractors and consultants and whether they affect you. (NAT 4788)
Alienation of personal services income: the business premises test - fact sheet
Outlines requirements for and implications of passing this test, one of four tests for a personal services business. (NAT 3627) NAT 3627-12.2001
Alienation of personal services income: the employment test - fact sheet
Outlines requirements for and implications of passing this test, one of four tests for a personal services business. (NAT 3623) NAT 3623-11.2001
Alienation of personal services income: the results test - fact sheet
The results test is one of four tests for determining whether a personal services business is being conducted in an income year. NAT 4769-09.2002
Alienation of personal services income: the unrelated clients test - fact sheet
Outlines requirements for and implications of passing this test, one of four tests for a personal services business. (NAT 3630) NAT 3630-11.2001
Alienation of personal services income: what is personal services income? - fact sheet
Outlines which income is personal services income, the only type of income affected by the new measure. (NAT 3631) NAT 3631-11.2001
General anti-avoidance rules and how they may apply to a personal services business
Information on how the general anti-avoidance rules in the tax law may apply to a personal services business conducted through a company, trust or partnership. NAT 8028-03.2003
Personal services business self assessment checklist
A guide and checklist to help taxpayers who want to self-assess that they are conducting a personal services business. (NAT 3416) NAT 3416-04.2004
Personal services income for the building and construction industry
Specific information about PSI and the PSI rules for building and construction workers.
Personal services income schedule 2003
For use by companies, partnerships and trusts only. To assist with completion of 2003 tax returns. (NAT 3421-06.2003) Available in PDF.
Prepaid expenses
Individuals
Deductions for prepaid expenses 2007-08
If you have prepaid a deductible expense for something which is to be done within 13 months, read this guide to find out how much of it you can claim this year. NAT 4170-6.2008.
Deductions for prepaid expenses 2008-09
If you have prepaid a deductible expense for something which is to be done within 13 months, read this guide to find out how much of it you can claim this year. NAT 4170-6.2009.
Businesses
Prepaid expenses - investments in tax shelter arrangements - fact sheet
If you choose to enter a tax shelter arrangement the tax shelter rules may apply to limit your immediate deductions. NAT 04513-05.2003.
All
Deductions for prepaid expenses 2007-08
If you have prepaid a deductible expense for something which is to be done within 13 months, read this guide to find out how much of it you can claim this year. NAT 4170-6.2008.
Deductions for prepaid expenses 2008-09
If you have prepaid a deductible expense for something which is to be done within 13 months, read this guide to find out how much of it you can claim this year. NAT 4170-6.2009.
Prepaid expenses - investments in tax shelter arrangements - fact sheet
If you choose to enter a tax shelter arrangement the tax shelter rules may apply to limit your immediate deductions. NAT 04513-05.2003.
Primary production
All
Information for primary producers 2009
A primary producer is an individual, a trust or a company carrying on a business of primary production. NAT 1712-6.2009
Record keeping
Individuals
Tax file number and Australian business number information for savings accounts and investments
Outlines the tax file number (TFN) and Australian business number (ABN) quoting requirements for people and organisations who have savings accounts or investments. Nat 1628.
Tips and gratuities
How tax applies to tips (gratuities) you receive or distribute to your employees or contractors.
Businesses
E-Record overview
Decide if e-Record is right for your business, and learn about improvements in the latest versions. Information on record keeping publications.
Record keeping for small business
Explains what business records you need to keep and outlines a basic record keeping system. (NAT 3029)
Record keeping in the primary production industry
Sets out what records you need to keep for your daily business transactions if you operate a small business in the primary production industry. (NAT 11033)
Record keeping in the retail industry
This fact sheet provides guidelines on what records you need to keep for your daily business transactions if you operate a small business in the retail industry. NAT 10898
Record keeping in the service industry
Provides guidelines on what records you need to keep for your daily business transactions if you operate a small business in the service industry. NAT 11008
Record keeping in the wholesale industry
Provides guidelines on what records you need to keep for your daily business transactions if you operate a small business in the wholesale industry. NAT 11007
All
E-Record overview
Decide if e-Record is right for your business, and learn about improvements in the latest versions. Information on record keeping publications.
Record keeping for small business
Explains what business records you need to keep and outlines a basic record keeping system. (NAT 3029)
Record keeping in the primary production industry
Sets out what records you need to keep for your daily business transactions if you operate a small business in the primary production industry. (NAT 11033)
Record keeping in the retail industry
This fact sheet provides guidelines on what records you need to keep for your daily business transactions if you operate a small business in the retail industry. NAT 10898
Record keeping in the service industry
Provides guidelines on what records you need to keep for your daily business transactions if you operate a small business in the service industry. NAT 11008
Record keeping in the wholesale industry
Provides guidelines on what records you need to keep for your daily business transactions if you operate a small business in the wholesale industry. NAT 11007
Tax file number and Australian business number information for savings accounts and investments
Outlines the tax file number (TFN) and Australian business number (ABN) quoting requirements for people and organisations who have savings accounts or investments. Nat 1628.
Tips and gratuities
How tax applies to tips (gratuities) you receive or distribute to your employees or contractors.
Registered software facility (RSF)
Tax Professionals
Registered Software Facility Product Register for tax professionals
A fact sheet for tax professionals that explains the Registered Software Facility Product Register.
All
Registered Software Facility Product Register for tax professionals
A fact sheet for tax professionals that explains the Registered Software Facility Product Register.
Registration
Businesses
Alienation of personal services income: application for determination - personal services business - instructions
An instruction booklet to help eligible taxpayers complete an application for a personal services business determination. (NAT 3363)
Change of registration details
Use this form to advise of a change relating to entity name or trading name, postal, email or business address, authorised contact person, associates, main business activity, or financial institution account details. (NAT 2943)
Non-commercial losses: non-commercial business losses Commissioners discretion - guide and application for a private ruling - form
Application for private ruling in relation to non-commercial losses. NAT 5806-12.2005
Non-profit organisations
Australian business number (ABN)
This factsheet provides information on the Australian business number, including how to register and requirements for non-profit organisations that undertake multiple enterprises and/or have multiple entities. NAT 4450
All
Alienation of personal services income: application for determination - personal services business - instructions
An instruction booklet to help eligible taxpayers complete an application for a personal services business determination. (NAT 3363)
Application for ABN registration for superannuation entities
Instructions and application form for superannuation entities to register for an ABN. Nat 2944
Australian business number (ABN)
This factsheet provides information on the Australian business number, including how to register and requirements for non-profit organisations that undertake multiple enterprises and/or have multiple entities. NAT 4450
Change of registration details
Use this form to advise of a change relating to entity name or trading name, postal, email or business address, authorised contact person, associates, main business activity, or financial institution account details. (NAT 2943)
Non-commercial losses: non-commercial business losses Commissioners discretion - guide and application for a private ruling - form
Application for private ruling in relation to non-commercial losses. NAT 5806-12.2005
Reports
Corporate
Commissioner of Taxation Annual Report 2005-06
This annual report details the performance of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) over the 2005-06 period.
Strategic statement 2003-05
A statement of direction and a framework for the Tax Office's activities over the next three years. (NAT 07772-08.2003)
The Commissioner of Taxation Annual Report 2003-04
This annual report details the performance of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) over the 2003-04 period.
All
Commissioner of Taxation Annual Report 2005-06
This annual report details the performance of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) over the 2005-06 period.
Strategic statement 2003-05
A statement of direction and a framework for the Tax Office's activities over the next three years. (NAT 07772-08.2003)
The Commissioner of Taxation Annual Report 2003-04
This annual report details the performance of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) over the 2003-04 period.
The Commissioner of Taxation Annual Report 2004-05
This annual report details the performance of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) over the 2004-05 period.
Seniors
Individuals
Business and professional items 2008-09
Use this guide to help you complete the business and professional items schedule for individuals on your 2009 tax return. NAT 2543-6.2009.
Super and your retirement
An introduction for retirees that provides information about accessing and managing your super benefits if you are planning to retire, or have retired or semi-retired.
All
Business and professional items 2008-09
Use this guide to help you complete the business and professional items schedule for individuals on your 2009 tax return. NAT 2543-6.2009.
Super and your retirement
An introduction for retirees that provides information about accessing and managing your super benefits if you are planning to retire, or have retired or semi-retired.
Service arrangements
Businesses
Frequently Asked Questions on Service Entity Arrangements
Information guide to tax agents and tax payers on service entity arrangements.
Your service entity arrangements
This guide can help you ensure your business is claiming only deductible service fees and charges for your service entity arrangements. (NAT 13086)
All
Frequently Asked Questions on Service Entity Arrangements
Information guide to tax agents and tax payers on service entity arrangements.
Your service entity arrangements
This guide can help you ensure your business is claiming only deductible service fees and charges for your service entity arrangements. (NAT 13086)
Superannuation
Individuals
Super - what you need to know
This introductory guide provides detailed information on what every employee should know about super.
Super and us mob
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Tax Office have released a publication to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees better understand superannuation
Superannuation lump sum schedule
Use the information on your payment summaries to complete this form.
The superannuation contributions surcharge and the termination payments surcharge
An overview for people who may have been assessed for the superannuation contributions surcharge and the termination payments surcharge. [NAT 15263]
Working temporarily in Australia - You may earn more than you expect
Provides information about superannuation money and how you can claim it when you leave Australia.
All
Australian Taxation Office Superannuation Circular 2003/1 - valuation of assets
Self managed superannuation funds should use market values for all valuation purposes. This includes valuation for determining the purchase price of a pension and the use of market value accounting for all financial statements. NAT 08311
Better practice guide
Better practices to help medium to large superannuationproviders lodge accurate and complete superannuationreturns and reports to the Tax Office (NAT 15103).
Eligible termination payments - an individual's guide to lump sum superannuation payments
This guide explains what you need to do before and after you receive a lump sum payment from a superannuation fund. It is for payments which were made on or after 1 July 2005.
Four year time limit to amend surcharge assessments
This publication explains our application of the 4 year time limit for surcharge assessments.
How to complete a rollover benefits statement
You should use these instructions if you are a trustee of a super fund, and need to roll over a benefit payment for a member using a Rollover benefits statement (NAT 70944). NAT 70945
How your self managed fund is regulated
The super system is regulated by three key government agencies. The Tax Office is responsible for the regulation of SMSFs.
Illegal super schemes - Beware of offers to withdraw your super early
This will help you understand why some schemes which advertise that they can help you access your super savings now are illegal.
Lost something important?
Provides information about finding and consolidating your lost and unclaimed super.
Paying super - your handy reference
This publications provides an overview of superannuation obligations for employers.
Rollover benefits statement
Complete this form if you are a trustee of a super fund, and a member asks you to roll over a benefit payment for them. NAT 70944
Running a self-managed super fund
Provides information to SMSF trustees on the rules and responsiblities for running of the SMSF,managing the retirement savings and complying with super and tax laws.
Super - what employers need to know
This document provides an overview of the super guarantee information that every employer needs to know.
Super - what you need to know
This introductory guide provides detailed information on what every employee should know about super.
Super and us mob
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Tax Office have released a publication to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees better understand superannuation
Super publications and forms summary
Provides a summary of super publications, online resources and forms.
Superannuation guarantee - how to meet your super obligations
This detailed guide explains what you need to know to meet your super obligations as an employer and business operator.
Superannuation lump sum schedule
Use the information on your payment summaries to complete this form.
The superannuation contributions surcharge and the termination payments surcharge
An overview for people who may have been assessed for the superannuation contributions surcharge and the termination payments surcharge. [NAT 15263]
Working temporarily in Australia - You may earn more than you expect
Provides information about superannuation money and how you can claim it when you leave Australia.
Tax havens
All
Tax havens and tax administration
Explains the Tax Office's view of tax havens, how we approach compliance in this area, what we are finding, and some situations where we suggest taxpayers be cautious.
Tax return
Individuals
Household flyer 2002
Tax time pamphlet - why have you received this pamphlet. (NAT 2545)
Household flyer 2003
Tax Time 2003 Information to help you prepare and lodge your tax return (NAT 2545)
Refund of franking credit instructions and application for individuals 2008-09
This publication outlines the criteria for claiming a refund of imputation credits, explains common terms, and includes a worksheet and application forms. NAT 4105-06.2009.
Refund of franking credits instructions and application for individuals 2007-08
This publication outlines the criteria for claiming a refund of imputation credits, explains common terms, and includes a worksheet and application forms. NAT 4105-06.2008.
Rental properties 2007-08
This guide explains how to treat rental income and expenses - including how to treat more than 230 residential rental property items. NAT 1729-6.2008.
Rental properties 2008-09
This guide explains how to treat rental income and expenses - including how to treat more than 230 residential rental property items. NAT 1729-6.2009.
Rental property instructions
If you have or had a rental property, and you lodge your return on paper, this schedule and instructions will help you to work out what to declare on your income tax return. The schedule is included in e-tax and ELS programs. (NAT 02683-06.2002)
TaxPack 2008
TaxPack 2008 is designed to help you complete your 2008 tax return for individuals. This guide includes information about the TaxPack, TaxPack supplement and TaxPack for retirees. NAT 0976-06.2008.
TaxPack 2009
TaxPack 2009 is designed to help you complete your 2009 tax return for individuals.
Businesses
Franking account tax return 2003-04 and instructions
Franking account tax return 2003-04 and instructions
Franking account tax return and instructions 2004-05
Franking account tax return and instructions 2004-05
Superannuation Professionals
Fund Income Tax and Regulatory Return Instructions 2002
This publication assists in the completion of the Fund income and regulatory tax return 2002. (NAT 1601)
All
Franking account tax return 2003-04 and instructions
Franking account tax return 2003-04 and instructions
Franking account tax return and instructions 2004-05
Franking account tax return and instructions 2004-05
Fund Income Tax and Regulatory Return Instructions 2002
This publication assists in the completion of the Fund income and regulatory tax return 2002. (NAT 1601)
Household flyer 2002
Tax time pamphlet - why have you received this pamphlet. (NAT 2545)
Household flyer 2003
Tax Time 2003 Information to help you prepare and lodge your tax return (NAT 2545)
Refund of franking credit instructions and application for individuals 2008-09
This publication outlines the criteria for claiming a refund of imputation credits, explains common terms, and includes a worksheet and application forms. NAT 4105-06.2009.
Refund of franking credits instructions and application for individuals 2007-08
This publication outlines the criteria for claiming a refund of imputation credits, explains common terms, and includes a worksheet and application forms. NAT 4105-06.2008.
Rental properties 2007-08
This guide explains how to treat rental income and expenses - including how to treat more than 230 residential rental property items. NAT 1729-6.2008.
Rental properties 2008-09
This guide explains how to treat rental income and expenses - including how to treat more than 230 residential rental property items. NAT 1729-6.2009.
Rental property instructions
If you have or had a rental property, and you lodge your return on paper, this schedule and instructions will help you to work out what to declare on your income tax return. The schedule is included in e-tax and ELS programs. (NAT 02683-06.2002)
TaxPack 2008
TaxPack 2008 is designed to help you complete your 2008 tax return for individuals. This guide includes information about the TaxPack, TaxPack supplement and TaxPack for retirees. NAT 0976-06.2008.
TaxPack 2009
TaxPack 2009 is designed to help you complete your 2009 tax return for individuals.
Tax tables
Individuals
Schedule 2 - weekly tax table incorporating medicare levy with and without leave loading
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009.Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from payments made to payees on a weekly basis. NAT 1005.
Schedule 3 - fortnightly tax table incorporating medicare levy with and without leave loading
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from payments made to payees on a fortnightly basis. NAT 1006.
Schedule 4 - monthly tax table incorporating medicare levy with and without leave loading
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009.Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from payments made to payees on a monthly basis. NAT 1007.
Statement of formulas for calculating amounts to be withheld
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to obtain the statement of formulas for calculating amounts to be withheld from payments. NAT 1004.
Businesses
PAYGW tax table - bonuses and similar payments
For payments made on or after 1 November 2004. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from bonus or similar payments made to a payee. NAT 7905.
PAYGW tax table - commission payments
For payments made on or after 1 July 2003. Use this table if you make a commission payment to a payee. Commissions are typically payments made as recognition of performance or service, and may be calculated as a percentage of the proceeds of a particular transaction. NAT 10146.
PAYGW tax table - superannuation pensions and annuities
For payments made between 1 January 2003 and 30 June 2006. Use this table if you make a payment to a superannuation pension or annuity. NAT 3350
Schedule 10 - special daily rates tax table incorporating medicare levy including statement of formulas
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table where a payee is engaged on a daily or casual basis. NAT 1024.
Schedule 11 - Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) weekly tax table including statement of formulas
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate the additional tax to be withheld from weekly payments, to cover anticipated Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) debts. NAT 2173.
Schedule 12 - Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) fortnightly tax table including statement of formulas
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate the additional tax to be withheld from fortnightly payments, to cover anticipated Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) debts. NAT 2185.
Schedule 13 - Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) monthly tax table including statement of formulas
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate the additional tax to be withheld from monthly payments, to cover anticipated Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) debts. NAT 2186.
Schedule 14 - statement of formulas for calculating Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) component including coefficients for calculating weekly withholding amounts incorporating HELP component
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to obtain the statement of formulas for calculating withholding amounts for payees who have an accumulated Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) debt. NAT 2335.
Schedule 15 - statement of formulas for calculating witholding amounts for members of the defence force
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to obtain the statement of formulas for calculating withholding amounts from payments made to members of the defence force. NAT 2446.
Schedule 16 - statement of formulas for calculating Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS) component including coefficients for calculating weekly withholding amounts incorporating SFSS component
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to obtain the statement of formulas for calculating withholding amounts for payees who have an accumulated Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS) debt. NAT 3305.
Schedule 17 - Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS) weekly tax table including statement of formulas
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate the additional tax to be withheld from weekly payments, to cover anticipated Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS) debts. NAT 3306.
Schedule 18 - Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS) fortnightly tax table including statement of formulas
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate the additional tax to be withheld from fortnightly payments, to cover anticipated Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS) debts. NAT 3307.
Schedule 19 - Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS) monthly tax table including statement of formulas
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate the additional tax to be withheld from monthly payments, to cover anticipated Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS) debts. NAT 3308.
Schedule 20 - quarterly tax table incorporating medicare levy with and without leave loading
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from payments made to payees on a quarterly basis. NAT 3479.
Schedule 21 - coefficients for calculating weekly withholding amounts incorporating SFSS component and HELP component
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate weekly withholding amounts for payees who have both an accumulated Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) debt and an accumulated Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS) debt. NAT 3539.
Schedule 22 - special tax table for aged pensioners and low income aged persons (senior Australians)
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from payments made to senior Australians. NAT 4466.
Schedule 23 - Special tax table - Joint Petroleum Development Area
This tax table is used for payments made to individuals for work or services performed in the Joint Petroleum Development Area.
Schedule 24 - special tax table for individuals employed in the horticultural industry including statement of formulas
For payments made on or after 1 July 2006. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from payments made to seasonal payees who work in any process associated with the production, cultivation or harvest of horticultural crop. NAT 1013.
Schedule 25 - special tax table for individuals employed in the shearing industry including statement of formulas
For payments made on or after 1 July 2006. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from payments to individual payees employed in the shearing industry. NAT 1014.
Schedule 26 - tax table for return to work payments
For payments made on or after 1 July 2006. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from payments made to an individual, under an arrangement to induce that individual to resume working for or providing services to, you or any other entity. NAT 3347.
Schedule 27 - tax table for eligible termination payments
For payments made between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007. Use this table if you make an eligible terminationpayment (ETP) to an individual. You may need to withhold an amount from that payment and pay the withheld amount to the Tax Office. NAT 3349.
Schedule 28 - tax table for unused leave payments on termination of employment
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from unused leave payments on termination of employment or office. NAT 3351.
Schedule 29 - tax table for payments made under voluntary agreements
For payments made on or after 1 January 2006. Use this table to calculate withholding amounts from payments made to an individual, under a voluntary agreement to withhold. NAT 3352.
Schedule 30 - tax table for back payments including lump sum payments in arrears
For payments made between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2008. Use this table if you make a payment to another person that is a back payment, including lump sum payments in arrears. NAT 3348
Schedule 30 - tax table for back payments including lump sum payments in arrears
For payments made on or after 1 July 2008. Use this table to calculate withholding amounts from back payments, including lump sum payments in arrears. NAT 3348.
Schedule 31 - tax table for annuities
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from unused leave payments on termination of employment or office. NAT 3351.
Schedule 32 - tax table for employment termination payments
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from annuity payments that are non-superannuation income stream. NAT 3350.
Schedule 33 - tax table for superannuation lump sums
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table if you make a superannuation lump sum payment to an individual. NAT 70981.
Schedule 5 - weekly tax table with no and half medicare levy including weekly table for medicare levy adjustment - half levy
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009 .Use this table if you make payments to a payee who is entitled to a full or half levy exemption from the Medicare levy. NAT 1008.
Schedule 6 - medicare levy adjustment weekly tax table
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table if you make payments to payees on a weekly basis and the payee is entitled to medicare levy adjustment. NAT 1010.
Schedule 7 - medicare levy adjustment fortnightly tax table
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table if you make payments to payees on a fortnightly basis and the payee is entitled to medicare levy adjustment. NAT 1011.
Schedule 8 - medicare levy adjustment monthly tax table
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table if you make payments to payees on a monthly basis and the payee is entitled to medicare levy adjustment. NAT 1012.
Schedule 9 - special tax table for actors, variety artists and other entertainers
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from payments made to actors, variety artists and other entertainers, who receive daily payments. NAT 1023.
All
PAYGW tax table - bonuses and similar payments
For payments made on or after 1 November 2004. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from bonus or similar payments made to a payee. NAT 7905.
PAYGW tax table - commission payments
For payments made on or after 1 July 2003. Use this table if you make a commission payment to a payee. Commissions are typically payments made as recognition of performance or service, and may be calculated as a percentage of the proceeds of a particular transaction. NAT 10146.
PAYGW tax table - superannuation pensions and annuities
For payments made between 1 January 2003 and 30 June 2006. Use this table if you make a payment to a superannuation pension or annuity. NAT 3350
Schedule 10 - special daily rates tax table incorporating medicare levy including statement of formulas
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table where a payee is engaged on a daily or casual basis. NAT 1024.
Schedule 11 - Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) weekly tax table including statement of formulas
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate the additional tax to be withheld from weekly payments, to cover anticipated Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) debts. NAT 2173.
Schedule 12 - Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) fortnightly tax table including statement of formulas
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate the additional tax to be withheld from fortnightly payments, to cover anticipated Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) debts. NAT 2185.
Schedule 13 - Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) monthly tax table including statement of formulas
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate the additional tax to be withheld from monthly payments, to cover anticipated Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) debts. NAT 2186.
Schedule 14 - statement of formulas for calculating Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) component including coefficients for calculating weekly withholding amounts incorporating HELP component
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to obtain the statement of formulas for calculating withholding amounts for payees who have an accumulated Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) debt. NAT 2335.
Schedule 15 - statement of formulas for calculating witholding amounts for members of the defence force
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to obtain the statement of formulas for calculating withholding amounts from payments made to members of the defence force. NAT 2446.
Schedule 16 - statement of formulas for calculating Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS) component including coefficients for calculating weekly withholding amounts incorporating SFSS component
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to obtain the statement of formulas for calculating withholding amounts for payees who have an accumulated Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS) debt. NAT 3305.
Schedule 17 - Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS) weekly tax table including statement of formulas
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate the additional tax to be withheld from weekly payments, to cover anticipated Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS) debts. NAT 3306.
Schedule 18 - Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS) fortnightly tax table including statement of formulas
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate the additional tax to be withheld from fortnightly payments, to cover anticipated Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS) debts. NAT 3307.
Schedule 19 - Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS) monthly tax table including statement of formulas
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate the additional tax to be withheld from monthly payments, to cover anticipated Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS) debts. NAT 3308.
Schedule 2 - weekly tax table incorporating medicare levy with and without leave loading
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009.Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from payments made to payees on a weekly basis. NAT 1005.
Schedule 20 - quarterly tax table incorporating medicare levy with and without leave loading
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from payments made to payees on a quarterly basis. NAT 3479.
Schedule 21 - coefficients for calculating weekly withholding amounts incorporating SFSS component and HELP component
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate weekly withholding amounts for payees who have both an accumulated Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) debt and an accumulated Student Financial Supplement Scheme (SFSS) debt. NAT 3539.
Schedule 22 - special tax table for aged pensioners and low income aged persons (senior Australians)
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from payments made to senior Australians. NAT 4466.
Schedule 23 - Special tax table - Joint Petroleum Development Area
This tax table is used for payments made to individuals for work or services performed in the Joint Petroleum Development Area.
Schedule 24 - special tax table for individuals employed in the horticultural industry including statement of formulas
For payments made on or after 1 July 2006. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from payments made to seasonal payees who work in any process associated with the production, cultivation or harvest of horticultural crop. NAT 1013.
Schedule 25 - special tax table for individuals employed in the shearing industry including statement of formulas
For payments made on or after 1 July 2006. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from payments to individual payees employed in the shearing industry. NAT 1014.
Schedule 26 - tax table for return to work payments
For payments made on or after 1 July 2006. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from payments made to an individual, under an arrangement to induce that individual to resume working for or providing services to, you or any other entity. NAT 3347.
Schedule 27 - tax table for eligible termination payments
For payments made between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007. Use this table if you make an eligible terminationpayment (ETP) to an individual. You may need to withhold an amount from that payment and pay the withheld amount to the Tax Office. NAT 3349.
Schedule 28 - tax table for unused leave payments on termination of employment
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from unused leave payments on termination of employment or office. NAT 3351.
Schedule 29 - tax table for payments made under voluntary agreements
For payments made on or after 1 January 2006. Use this table to calculate withholding amounts from payments made to an individual, under a voluntary agreement to withhold. NAT 3352.
Schedule 3 - fortnightly tax table incorporating medicare levy with and without leave loading
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from payments made to payees on a fortnightly basis. NAT 1006.
Schedule 30 - tax table for back payments including lump sum payments in arrears
For payments made between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2008. Use this table if you make a payment to another person that is a back payment, including lump sum payments in arrears. NAT 3348
Schedule 30 - tax table for back payments including lump sum payments in arrears
For payments made on or after 1 July 2008. Use this table to calculate withholding amounts from back payments, including lump sum payments in arrears. NAT 3348.
Schedule 31 - tax table for annuities
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from unused leave payments on termination of employment or office. NAT 3351.
Schedule 32 - tax table for employment termination payments
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from annuity payments that are non-superannuation income stream. NAT 3350.
Schedule 33 - tax table for superannuation lump sums
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table if you make a superannuation lump sum payment to an individual. NAT 70981.
Schedule 4 - monthly tax table incorporating medicare levy with and without leave loading
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009.Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from payments made to payees on a monthly basis. NAT 1007.
Schedule 5 - weekly tax table with no and half medicare levy including weekly table for medicare levy adjustment - half levy
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009 .Use this table if you make payments to a payee who is entitled to a full or half levy exemption from the Medicare levy. NAT 1008.
Schedule 6 - medicare levy adjustment weekly tax table
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table if you make payments to payees on a weekly basis and the payee is entitled to medicare levy adjustment. NAT 1010.
Schedule 7 - medicare levy adjustment fortnightly tax table
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table if you make payments to payees on a fortnightly basis and the payee is entitled to medicare levy adjustment. NAT 1011.
Schedule 8 - medicare levy adjustment monthly tax table
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table if you make payments to payees on a monthly basis and the payee is entitled to medicare levy adjustment. NAT 1012.
Schedule 9 - special tax table for actors, variety artists and other entertainers
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to calculate amounts to be withheld from payments made to actors, variety artists and other entertainers, who receive daily payments. NAT 1023.
Statement of formulas for calculating amounts to be withheld
For payments made on or after 1 July 2009. Use this table to obtain the statement of formulas for calculating amounts to be withheld from payments. NAT 1004.
Taxpayers' charter
Corporate
Accessing information under the Freedom of Information Act
This booklet tells you about your rights to access the information we hold about you and what you can do if you're refused access to documents. (NAT 2554)
Fair use of our access and information gathering powers
The law gives the Commissioner of Taxation powers to gain access to premises and documents and to obtain information. This booklet explains the principles underlying the fair and professional use of these powers by us. (NAT 2559)
Getting advice from the Tax Office
This booklet sets out the types of advice and information we offer and how you can get it. (NAT2553)
If you're not satisfied
This booklet provides detailed information on what you can do if you believe your legal rights or our service and other standards have not been met. (NAT 2556)
If you're subject to enquiry or audit
This booklet tells you what you can expect if you're subject to a face-to-face enquiry or audit from us. It outlines how you'll be treated, what you can expect from us and what's expected of you. (NAT 2558)
Taxpayers' charter - expanded version
This document gives further explanation of your rights, your obligations and how to be heard as covered in the Taxpayers' Charter - what you need to know. (NAT 2547)
Taxpayers' charter - what you need to know
This document informs you of your rights, your obligations and how to be heard in your dealings with the Tax Office. (NAT 2548)
Treating you fairly and reasonably
This booklet tells you about our commitment to treat you fairly and reasonably. (NAT 2549)
Who can help you with your tax affairs
This booklet tells you who can help or represent you in dealing with us and also explains your responsibilities and those of your representative. (NAT 2555)
Your honesty and complying with the tax laws
This booklet tells you what can happen if you make an honest mistake and what may happen if we find that you have deliberately sought to avoid your tax obligations. (NAT 2550)
Your privacy and the confidentiality of your tax affairs
This booklet provides information on how we respect your privacy and keep your information confidential. It tells you how the law protects your information and what you can do if you think we've breached your privacy or the confidentiality of your tax affairs. (NAT 2552)
All
Accessing information under the Freedom of Information Act
This booklet tells you about your rights to access the information we hold about you and what you can do if you're refused access to documents. (NAT 2554)
Fair use of our access and information gathering powers
The law gives the Commissioner of Taxation powers to gain access to premises and documents and to obtain information. This booklet explains the principles underlying the fair and professional use of these powers by us. (NAT 2559)
Getting advice from the Tax Office
This booklet sets out the types of advice and information we offer and how you can get it. (NAT2553)
If you're not satisfied
This booklet provides detailed information on what you can do if you believe your legal rights or our service and other standards have not been met. (NAT 2556)
If you're subject to enquiry or audit
This booklet tells you what you can expect if you're subject to a face-to-face enquiry or audit from us. It outlines how you'll be treated, what you can expect from us and what's expected of you. (NAT 2558)
Taxpayers' charter - expanded version
This document gives further explanation of your rights, your obligations and how to be heard as covered in the Taxpayers' Charter - what you need to know. (NAT 2547)
Taxpayers' charter - what you need to know
This document informs you of your rights, your obligations and how to be heard in your dealings with the Tax Office. (NAT 2548)
Treating you fairly and reasonably
This booklet tells you about our commitment to treat you fairly and reasonably. (NAT 2549)
Who can help you with your tax affairs
This booklet tells you who can help or represent you in dealing with us and also explains your responsibilities and those of your representative. (NAT 2555)
Your honesty and complying with the tax laws
This booklet tells you what can happen if you make an honest mistake and what may happen if we find that you have deliberately sought to avoid your tax obligations. (NAT 2550)
Your privacy and the confidentiality of your tax affairs
This booklet provides information on how we respect your privacy and keep your information confidential. It tells you how the law protects your information and what you can do if you think we've breached your privacy or the confidentiality of your tax affairs. (NAT 2552)
Wine equalisation tax (WET)
Businesses
The wine industry. How the use of invoices with a WEG label affects you
Explains how to use invoices with regards to the WEG label.
Wine equalisation tax - packaging of wine by retailers
This fact sheet gives further information on bottling and packaging of bulk wine by a retailer under the provisions set out in Division 5 of A New Tax System (Wine Equalisation Tax) Act 1999.
Wine equalisation tax - wine export and re-entry
This information explains the provision under Division 17 of A New Tax System (Wine Equalisation Tax) Act 1999 which concerns credits of wine equalisation tax (WET) for wine which is exported and subsequently returned to Australia.
Wine equalisation tax (WET) - wine producer rebate
This information explains the producer rebate provisions in Division 19 of the A New Tax System (Wine Equalisation Tax) Act 1999 for Australian wine producers.
All
The wine industry. How the use of invoices with a WEG label affects you
Explains how to use invoices with regards to the WEG label.
Wine equalisation tax - packaging of wine by retailers
This fact sheet gives further information on bottling and packaging of bulk wine by a retailer under the provisions set out in Division 5 of A New Tax System (Wine Equalisation Tax) Act 1999.
Wine equalisation tax - wine export and re-entry
This information explains the provision under Division 17 of A New Tax System (Wine Equalisation Tax) Act 1999 which concerns credits of wine equalisation tax (WET) for wine which is exported and subsequently returned to Australia.
Wine equalisation tax (WET) - wine producer rebate
This information explains the producer rebate provisions in Division 19 of the A New Tax System (Wine Equalisation Tax) Act 1999 for Australian wine producers.