Tools and calculators
We have resources such as tools, calculators and checklists available to help you run your business more effectively and meet your tax and super obligations. Some of the most useful resources for businesses include:
Record-keeping evaluation tool – see how well your business keeps records.
Tax withheld calculator – work out the amount of tax to withhold from payments to payees weekly, fortnightly, monthly or quarterly.
Super guarantee eligibility decision tool – work out if you need to pay super for a worker.
Super guarantee contributions calculator – work out the super guarantee amount to pay to your employee’s super fund.
Super guarantee charge statement and calculator tool – work out how much super you need to pay if you have not paid your super contributions on time.
You can also search our other Calculators and tools for those that are relevant to your situation.
If you're taking on an employee for the first time, you can find out what you need to consider and what steps you need to take in the Hiring employees checklist. This also includes non-tax information such as pay rates, workplace health and safety and workers compensation.
When dealing with other businesses, make sure that you check that they have an active ABN and whether they're registered for GST.
By using these resources, you can make informed decisions about your business and stay compliant with your obligations.
Educational resources
Essentials to strengthen your small business is an online learning site with short, free courses to help you improve your business, financial and tax knowledge. It provides targeted education across key areas such as business registration, record keeping, employer responsibilities, and using ATO online services.
There are over 30 courses, covering different:
- lifecycle stages – thinking about starting a business, running a business, changing a business and closing a business
- reporting obligations – if you have workers, or need to report GST or fringe benefits tax
- learning needs – if you want to learn more about good record keeping, improving cash flow or growing your business
- circumstances – if you want help setting up a business, want to check if your business is viable or are thinking of closing your business.