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Feeling the EOFY stress? We’ve got you covered.

You'll find our complete guide to filing your tax return below – plus a round up of events and resources to help your business. 

Your step-by-step guide to sole trader tax (Updated for 2025)

Everything you need to confidently lodge your 2024–2025 tax return and set yourself up for the new financial year.

• Key terms and dates
• How to track your taxable income
• What you can claim on tax
• GST, BAS, and PAYG
• Checklist of everything you'll need

📆 Upcoming events

VA Summit

May 24-25 2025 | MELBOURNE

We’re thrilled to be sponsoring VA Summit — the premier conference for Virtual Assistants and online business owners in Australia.

This event is sold out but for those of you who managed to score tickets, come say hi!

Tomorrow Conference

June 16-17 2025 | LAUNCESTON

Our cofounder Olly will take the stage at Tomorrow Conference to share our journey from 0 customers to a thriving community of sole traders.

Learn how to:
👉 Build customer loyalty and word-of-mouth referrals
👉 Differentiate yourself from well-known competitors
👉 Supercharge your business with the right partnerships

Want to join us? Enter our giveaway for the chance to win 2 tickets for you and a friend 👇

We’re giving away 2 tickets to Tomorrow Conference, a 2-day event packed with fresh ideas and inspiring speakers like:

• Cameron Adams (Canva)

• Ben Lovitt (SharkNinja)

• Andrew Snowball (Amer Sports)

You’ll be surrounded by your people – plus founders, marketers, creatives, and leaders from bigger brands too.

So if you’re keen to grow, connect, or just talk shop with some of the best business minds in Australia, this is your chance.

Enter the giveaway via our Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn. 

🧠 More helpful resources

From us:

• Business bank accounts for sole traders
• Sole Trader vs Company. What’s the difference?
• Is meeting clients for coffee tax deductible? 
• How to get help from the ATO when lodging your tax return 
• Do I need an accountant or bookkeeper or both?
• Join our weekly Rounded masterclass

From around the web:

• The Content Byte: Building a personal brand without being an ‘influencer’
• Older freelancers are in demand as businesses adapt globally
• How to take smarter risks (without betting your business)
• Taking the scenic route in your career
• The $1,000 deduction you might be missing out on