GST Down Under: Keeping it Simple

Compared to the US or Canada, Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST) system is refreshingly simple: it's almost always a flat 10%.

When to Register?

You must register for GST if your turnover exceeds $75,000 AUD. Once registered, you must add 10% to your fees.

Tax Invoices: The Rules

To be valid, your invoice must contain: 1. The words "Tax Invoice". 2. Your Australian Business Number (ABN). 3. The date of issue. 4. A breakdown of the GST component (or a statement that "Total price includes GST").

How SparkyMinis Handles It 🇦🇺

1. ABN Integration

Go to: `Dashboard > Settings > Business Profile`.

Enter your ABN.

SparkyMinis automatically switches the document title from "Invoice" to "Tax Invoice" on your PDFs, keeping you compliant with ATO standards.

2. The Global Default

Since the rate is uniform:

Set `GST 10%` as your Default Tax Rate in `Settings > Tax & Compliance`.

It will now auto-apply to every new line item you create, saving you clicks.

3. BAS Reporting

When it's time for your Business Activity Statement (BAS):

Go to `Dashboard > Business > Reports`.

See your `Total Sales` (G1) and `GST Collected` (1A) instantly, ready to copy-paste into the ATO portal.

Set Up Your Aussie Tax Profile →

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GST Down Under: Keeping it Simple

When to Register?

Tax Invoices: The Rules

How SparkyMinis Handles It 🇦🇺

1. ABN Integration

2. The Global Default

3. BAS Reporting

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