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Sole trader tax return · Registered Tax Agent

Sole Trader Tax Return

Fixed-fee sole trader tax returns with business schedule, prepared and lodged with the ATO. No hourly billing. No surprises.

Fixed pricing 5 business days typical 100% online ATO lodgement
Sole trader tax return from
$440
  • Business schedule included
  • Typically lodged in 5 business days
  • 100% online, Australia-wide
  • Xero, MYOB & QuickBooks
Why are you still paying this much?

Your accounting software does the work. Your fee should reflect that.

If your income and expenses already live in Xero or a clean bank feed, your return is mostly review and judgement. You should not be paying for hours of data entry that never happened.

Typical accounting firm
$500–$1,500

Hourly billing. Office visits. Weeks of waiting for what is often a straightforward return. You're paying for their overhead, not your complexity.

VS
ReturnTax
From $440

Fixed fee. Transparent pricing. Typically five business days. 100% online. You pay for the work, not the office.

Registered a company with ASIC? You may need our company tax return service instead →

How we're different

A better way to get your sole trader return done

01 / Fixed fee

Transparent pricing

See the price on the page. No quoting process for standard returns, no hourly rates, no bill shock at the end.

02 / Fast

Quick turnaround

We aim to have most returns prepared within 5 business days of onboarding. No chasing, no waiting weeks.

03 / Experienced

Deductions done properly

Home office, vehicle, tools and equipment. An experienced accountant claims what you are entitled to, and nothing you are not.

Transparent fixed pricing

Pick the package that matches your business

Standard

GST-registered, quarterly BAS

$660 inc GST
  • Everything in Simple
  • BAS reconciliation & lodgement
  • PAYG instalment reconciliation
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Complex

Rental properties, investments, overdue years

Custom quote
  • Everything in Standard
  • Rental & investment schedules
  • Multiple overdue years
Get a quote
NOTEFixed fees assume tidy records: reconciled accounts in Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks, or a clean summary of income and expenses. Books a mess? Bookkeeping from $50/hr to get you sorted. Don't fit a tier? Contact us for a custom quote.
The process

How it works

01

Choose a package

Pick the tier that fits your business. Unsure? Contact us and we'll point you in the right direction.

02

Onboard online

Complete a short form and share access to your records. About 10 minutes of your time.

03

We prepare your return

Your accountant reviews your income and expenses and prepares your return, reaching out directly if anything needs clarifying.

04

Review and lodge

Review your completed return, approve it, and we lodge with the ATO. Done.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about sole trader tax returns

How much does a sole trader tax return cost?

$440 inc GST for a sole trader with business income who is not GST-registered, and $660 if you are GST-registered with quarterly BAS. Rental properties, investments or overdue years get a custom fixed-fee quote in writing before any work begins.

What does the return include?

Your personal tax return with the business schedule, a review of your income and expenses, deductions like home office and vehicle claims, and lodgement with the ATO.

How long does it take?

We aim to prepare most returns within five business days of onboarding, provided your records are in order and we have what we need. Turnaround varies with complexity.

Do I need accounting software?

It helps, but no. We work with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks, and we can also work from a clean summary of your income and expenses if your affairs are simple.

What can I claim as a sole trader?

Business expenses like home office costs, vehicle use, tools, equipment, insurance and professional fees, depending on your situation. Your accountant reviews what applies to you rather than running a generic checklist.

What's the difference between a sole trader and a company?

Sole traders report business income on their personal return. A company (Pty Ltd) is a separate legal entity that lodges its own return. Registered with ASIC and have an ACN? See our company tax return service, or check your structure here.

Can you help if I am behind on my returns?

Yes. We regularly bring sole traders up to date across multiple overdue years. See our overdue tax returns service.

Ready to get your sole trader return sorted?

Most clients are onboarded and lodged within two weeks. Get started today, or contact us with questions.

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