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Business Tax Returns

Fixed-fee tax returns for every common business structure: sole traders, companies, trusts and partnerships. Pricing depends on your structure, not on hours billed.

Fixed pricing 5 business days typical 100% online ATO lodgement
Business tax returns from
$330
  • All business structures covered
  • Typically lodged in 5 business days
  • 100% online, Australia-wide
  • Xero, MYOB & QuickBooks
Find your package

Which structure is your business?

Pick the one that sounds like you. Each service page has full pricing and detail. Not sure? Skip straight to the contact page and we'll sort it out with you.

Sole trader

From $440

You work under your own name or a registered business name. You have an ABN but didn't register a company with ASIC.

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Company (Pty Ltd)

From $440

You registered a company with ASIC. You have both an ACN and an ABN, and the company lodges its own return.

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Trust

From $660

Your accountant or lawyer set up a trust deed. Income is distributed to beneficiaries each year.

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Partnership

From $660

You and one or more partners share business income under a partnership agreement.

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NOT SURE?Don't worry, many people aren't sure. Contact us and we'll help you figure it out in a couple of minutes.
A quick guide

Not sure what structure your business is?

Australians use 'business' and 'company' interchangeably, but for tax they mean specific things. Here is how to check what you actually have.

You're probably a sole trader if…

You have an ABN but never registered anything with ASIC. You trade under your own name or a registered business name, and your business income goes on your personal tax return with a business schedule.

You have a company if…

You registered a company with ASIC and have an ACN as well as an ABN. The company is "Something Pty Ltd" and it lodges its own tax return, separate from yours.

You have a trust if…

An accountant or lawyer set up a trust deed for you, often for a family or investment structure. The trust lodges a return and distributes income to beneficiaries.

When it doesn't matter

For the purpose of getting a quote, it doesn't. Send us your ABN and we can look up the structure and point you to the right package.

Pricing overview

Fixed fees by structure

All prices include GST and assume reconciled accounts. Full detail on the pricing page.

StructureStarting from
Dormant / low activity company$330View details →
Sole traderFrom $440View details →
Company (Pty Ltd)From $440View details →
TrustFrom $660View details →
PartnershipFrom $660View details →
Complex / customQuoteView details →

See the full breakdown on the pricing page.

Why ReturnTax

The same service, without the 1995 price tag

01 / Fixed fee

Transparent pricing

Prices on the page for standard returns. No hourly rates, no "contact us for a quote" games.

02 / Fast

Quick turnaround

We aim to prepare most returns within 5 business days of onboarding, not the 2 to 6 weeks a traditional firm takes.

03 / Online

Experienced and online

An experienced accountant does the work, entirely online, anywhere in Australia.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about business tax returns

How do I know if I'm a sole trader or a company?

Check whether you registered a company with ASIC. If you have an ACN (a nine-digit company number), you have a company. If you only have an ABN and work under your own name or a business name, you are most likely a sole trader.

Does my business structure affect the cost of my tax return?

Yes. Sole trader and simple company returns start at $440, trusts and partnerships at $660, and dormant companies are a flat $330. The structure determines what has to be prepared and lodged.

What if I'm not sure which package I need?

That's common, and nothing to worry about. Contact us with your ABN and a sentence about your business, and we'll point you to the right service in a couple of minutes.

Do you handle all business structures?

Yes: sole traders, companies (Pty Ltd), trusts and partnerships, plus BAS, bookkeeping and personal returns alongside them.

What accounting software do you work with?

Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks. We connect directly so there's no exporting or emailing files back and forth.

Can you help if my business has multiple structures?

Yes. A trust plus a bucket company plus personal returns is a common cluster, and handling them together keeps the distributions consistent. Ask us for a combined fixed-fee quote.

Ready to get your business return sorted?

Pick your structure above, or get started and we'll match you to the right package.

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