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Important Notice

This material was developed in late 1999 and 2000, and since then Taxation laws may have changed. Before relying on this material, you should:

  • Make your own enquiries about whether the material is relevant and still current, and whether it deals accurately and completely with that particular matter; and
  • As appropriate, seek your own professional advice relevant to that particular matter.
The GST and Business Skills:  An Action Guide
GST and Business Skills: An Action Guide
This interactive guide outlines how you can take advantage of the introduction of The New Tax System to implement good business practices.
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Advisor Education Programme
View or download Advisor Education Programme course material from previous or current courses, including course-books, overhead presentations, and takeaways.
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The Decision Tree for Contractors
This Decision Tree had been designed to help contractors make decisions about issues relating to Registration, PAYG and BAS
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GST Quick Guide - Restaurant Operations
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GST Quick Guide - Landlords
Download PDF Version 72kb
GST Quick Guide - Imports
Download PDF Version 165kb
GST Quick Guide - Exports
Download PDF Version 160kb

Quick Guide to PAYG & BAS

Quick Guide to PAYG & BAS
This four-page brochure provides a overview of the Pay As You Go (PAYG) tax system, and the Business Activity Statement (BAS) you will have to fill out if you are registered for GST. It will help you get your business or not-for-profit organisation ready for The New Tax System.*
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Quick Guide to PAYG Installments & Cash Flow Quick Guide to PAYG Instalments & Cash Flow
This four-page brochure provides a overview of the Pay As You Go (PAYG) tax system, discussing how you report your company tax instalments on your Business Activity Statement (BAS) or your Instalment Activity Statement (IAS). It also examines how your tax is calculated and the potential impact that the PAYG instalment system might have on your business cash flow position.*
Download PDF Version 684kb

GST Business Skills

GST Business Skills: Key Checklists for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, Charitable Organisations and Educational Bodies
This booklet contains key checklists on a range of issues that will help you make sure your business or non-profit organisation is ready for the New Tax System.
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Volutary Treasurer's Handbook
Voluntary Treasurer's Handbook
(for small non-profit organisations)

This handbook also includes GST & taxation checklists.
Download PDF Version 525kb
The New Tax System Manual for community, voluntary &  cultural  sector
The New Tax System Manual
(for community, voluntary & cultural sector)
Download PDF Version 589kb
The Voluntary Sector Handbook

The Voluntary Sector Handbook
This handbook has been designed for use by those people who perform a financial management or administration role for non-profit organisations. It acts as a practical guide to GST issues, which are specific to the community sector.
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A Guide to Managing Change in Business Including The New Tax System

Guide to Managing Change in Business Including The New Tax System
This booklet has been prepared to help you manage change in your business. It focuses on good business practices and on how these can help you in the transition to the New Tax System.
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Re-Pricing & The New Tax System

Re-pricing & The New Tax System: A Summary Guide for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
For those who are involved in the selling of goods or services, this guide provides an overview of the processes an organisation might follow in adjusting their prices for the GST.
Download PDF Version 378kb

A Detailed Guide - Your Farm Business and the GST

A Detailed Guide: Your farm business and the GST
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is distributing this detailed guide as part of the Commonwealth’s Rural GST Start-up Assistance Program. This book has been prepared with the assistance of farming organisations and independent tax experts familiar with farm issues and farm operations.
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Slow download option: http://www.affa.gov.au/docs/operating_environment/taxreform/download.html

 


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