Individual Tax Rates for Sole Traders: How Bookkeeping Supports Better Estimates

Individual Tax Rates for Sole Traders: How Bookkeeping Supports Better Estimates

Individual tax rates affect how much income tax a sole trader may need to pay based on their taxable income for the financial year. Because a sole trader is taxed as an individual rather than as a separate company, accurate bookkeeping is important for estimating tax payable and setting aside enough money. Your taxable income…

Who Pays the Medicare Levy in Blended Family and Split‑Income Situations? What Bookkeepers Should Know At Tax Time

Who Pays the Medicare Levy in Blended Family and Split‑Income Situations? What Bookkeepers Should Know At Tax Time

Who pays Medicare levy in a blended family or split-income household depends on each person’s taxable income, family income, residency, dependent child details and personal circumstances. Each Australian resident for tax purposes is generally assessed separately, although combined taxable income may affect a Medicare levy reduction. A Medicare levy exemption depends on whether the person…