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The 2026–27 sole trader tax cheat sheet

Two A4 pages for Australian sole traders: how much of your profit to put aside for tax, the dates that matter this year, a quarterly BAS worksheet and the 2026–27 ATO rates. Free, no sign-up.

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Page 1: a table of how much to put aside at each yearly profit from $20,000 to $200,000, with and without a HELP debt, plus key dates for 2026–27.
Page 2: a quarterly BAS worksheet for G1, 1A and 1B, and the 2026–27 rates at a glance.

What’s inside

  • How much to put aside at every profit level from $20,000 to $200,000, with and without a HELP debt. It includes the Medicare levy and both tax offsets.
  • Key dates for 2026–27: all four quarterly BAS deadlines and the tax return deadline.
  • A BAS worksheet for each quarter: G1, 1A and 1B, and what you’ll pay or get back.
  • This year’s rates: tax brackets including the new 15% rate, Medicare levy, HELP, 91c per km for your car and 70c an hour for working from home.

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General information for Australian resident sole traders, not tax advice. Check your return with a registered tax agent.

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