Business Consultant

Navigate taxes for independent consultants in Australia.

Allowable Expenses

• Professional Indemnity — Insurance to protect your consulting advice.
• Travel & Meetings — Travel to client sites and meeting room hire.
• Marketing — LinkedIn Premium and website costs.
• Home Office — Running costs for your home workspace.

Tax Tips

• Professional associations and memberships are deductible.
• Claim the business use of your mobile phone for client calls.
• If you earn over $75k, you must register for GST.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LinkedIn Premium deductible?

Yes, if used for business networking and marketing.

Do I need to pay GST?

Only if your annual turnover is $75,000 or more.