Sole Trader Tax Returns

Sole Trader Tax Returns Burwood NSW — Professional Tax Services for Contractors & Small Business Owners

As a sole trader, you’re responsible for managing your business income, expenses, GST, PAYG instalments and ATO compliance — all while running your business day‑to‑day. At Burwood Tax Returns, we provide fast, accurate and affordable sole trader tax return services for contractors, freelancers and small business owners across Burwood NSW and the Inner West.

As a CPA‑qualified tax agent, we prepare your sole trader tax return with full supporting documentation, business schedules, deduction reviews and year‑round compliance support

Complete Sole Trader Tax Return Preparation

Sole trader tax returns require detailed reporting of business income and expenses. We prepare complete sole trader tax returns for:

  • Contractors
  • Freelancers
  • Tradespeople
  • Consultants
  • Gig‑economy workers
  • ABN holders
  • Online businesses
  • Home‑based businesses
  • Part‑time sole traders
  • New sole traders

Every sole trader tax return includes:

  • Business income reporting
  • Expense and deduction review
  • GST reconciliation (if registered)
  • Motor vehicle deductions
  • Home office deductions
  • Tools and equipment deductions
  • Depreciation schedules
  • Business loan interest
  • Tax minimisation strategies
  • ATO‑compliant supporting schedules

We ensure your sole trader tax return is accurate, complete and compliant

Business Income Reporting

We prepare all business income types, including:

  • Contractor income
  • ABN income
  • Cash income
  • Online sales
  • Service income
  • Trade income
  • Gig‑economy income (Uber, Deliveroo, Airtasker, etc.)
  • Consultancy income
  • Freelance income
  • Mixed income (salary + ABN)

We ensure your income is reconciled correctly with ATO records

Business Expense & Deduction Review

Sole traders can claim a wide range of business deductions. We review all eligible expenses, including:

Motor Vehicle Expenses

  • Fuel
  • Registration
  • Insurance
  • Repairs
  • Depreciation
  • Logbook method
  • Cents‑per‑kilometre method

Home Office Expenses

  • Electricity
  • Internet
  • Phone
  • Office equipment
  • Workspace percentage
  • Depreciation

Tools & Equipment

  • Tools
  • Machinery
  • Laptops
  • Phones
  • Software
  • Subscriptions

Business Expenses

  • Advertising
  • Insurance
  • Accounting fees
  • Legal fees
  • Bank fees
  • Business loan interest
  • Training and education
  • Travel expenses
  • Uniforms and protective clothing

We maximise your deductions while ensuring full ATO compliance

GST & BAS Support (If Registered)

If your sole trader business is registered for GST, we assist with:

  • GST reconciliation
  • BAS preparation
  • GST on income
  • GST on expenses
  • PAYG instalments
  • GST adjustments
  • ATO compliance

We ensure your GST reporting is accurate and compliant.

Depreciation & Asset Write‑Offs

Sole traders can claim depreciation on business assets. We prepare:

  • Depreciation schedules
  • Instant asset write‑off calculations
  • Small business pool depreciation
  • Asset purchase planning
  • Tools and equipment depreciation

We ensure your depreciation claims are accurate and compliant

ATO Compliance & Documentation

We prepare all required documentation, including:

  • Business schedules
  • Depreciation reports
  • GST reconciliation
  • Motor vehicle logbook calculations
  • Home office calculations
  • Income reconciliation
  • ATO‑compliant supporting schedules

We also assist with:

  • ATO letters
  • ATO audits
  • Payment plans
  • Compliance queries
  • Lodgement extensions

We provide full support throughout the year.

Mixed Income (Salary + ABN)

Many sole traders have both salary income and ABN income. We prepare:

  • Salary income reporting
  • ABN income reporting
  • Deduction allocation
  • GST reconciliation
  • PAYG instalment review
  • ATO compliance documentation

We ensure your mixed income tax return is accurate and complete.

New Sole Traders & First‑Time Lodgers

If you’re new to sole trading, we assist with:

  • ABN registration guidance
  • GST registration guidance
  • Business deduction review
  • Record‑keeping requirements
  • ATO compliance
  • First‑time sole trader tax returns

We make the process simple and stress‑free

Late & Overdue Sole Trader Tax Returns

If you have overdue sole trader tax returns, we can help you catch up quickly and safely. We assist with:

  • Multiple years of overdue returns
  • ATO correspondence
  • Penalty reviews
  • Payment plans
  • Compliance support

We help you get back on track with the ATO

Sole Trader Tax Planning & Strategy

Tax planning helps reduce tax and improve business performance. We assist with:

  • Deduction planning
  • Motor vehicle tax planning
  • Asset purchase planning
  • GST planning
  • Superannuation strategies
  • Business structure review
  • Capital gains tax planning

We help you plan ahead so tax time is predictable and efficient

Our Process — Simple & Professional

Step 1 — Contact Us

Call or email to discuss your sole trader tax needs.

Step 2 — Provide Your Documents

We’ll tell you exactly what we need.

Step 3 — We Prepare Your Tax Return

Prepared by a CPA‑qualified tax agent.

Step 4 — Review & Approve

You review your tax return before lodgement.

Step 5 — Lodgement With ATO

We lodge your tax return electronically.

Step 6 — Year‑Round Support

We assist with ATO letters, audits and compliance

Ready to Lodge Your Sole Trader Tax Return?

Call or Email Us Today

  • Phone: 02 9744 6866
  • Email: info@burwoodtaxreturns.com.au
  • Location: Near Westfield, opposite Burwood Park, Burwood NSW 2134

Burwood Tax Returns provides professional sole trader tax returns, contractor tax services, GST reconciliation, BAS support and ATO compliance services in Burwood NSW and surrounding suburbs. Contact us today for fast, accurate and affordable sole trader tax preparation