Stay Ahead of ATO Rules – Without the Stress

Tax compliance in Australia means following a complex set of registration, lodgment, payment, and record‑keeping rules – from GST and BAS to PAYG withholding, superannuation guarantee, and Single Touch Payroll. One missed deadline or incorrect calculation can trigger penalties, interest, and even personal liability for directors.

At Pay Your Taxes, we take the weight off your shoulders. We monitor your obligations, prepare and lodge every form accurately, and track every due date – so you stay fully compliant without the constant worry. Whether you’re a sole trader, a growing business, or a company director, we give you complete confidence that your tax compliance is in expert hands.

How We Work

We begin by mapping all your compliance obligations – including GST registration requirements, PAYG withholding cycles, super guarantee due dates, and STP reporting needs. We then set up a tailored compliance calendar so nothing is ever missed.

For BAS and GST: we determine whether you need to lodge monthly or quarterly based on your GST turnover. Monthly BAS is due on the 21st of the following month; quarterly BAS is generally due 28 October, 28 February, 28 April, and 28 July. We calculate GST on sales, claim GST credits on purchases, and include PAYG instalments where applicable. If you use a registered agent, we may access extended lodgment dates – for example, quarter 1 (July‑September) is due 28 October, or 25 November if lodged through a registered agent.

  • On‑Time BAS & GST

    We manage your monthly or quarterly Business Activity Statements – calculating GST, PAYG withholding, and instalments accurately and lodging by the due date.

  • PAYG & Super Compliance

    We calculate and remit PAYG withholding based on your withholding cycle, track quarterly super guarantee due dates, and ensure Single Touch Payroll reporting is complete.

  • ATO Representation

    If the ATO reviews your affairs or issues a notice, we handle all correspondence – including director penalty notices and compliance reviews – so you're never alone.

For PAYG withholding: we calculate the correct amount to withhold from employee wages based on your withholding cycle. Small withholders (annual withholding $25,000 or less) remit quarterly; medium withholders (more than $25,000 up to $1 million) remit monthly, typically by the 21st of the following month. We report all withheld amounts to the ATO through your activity statements.

For payroll and STP: we report every pay run through Single Touch Payroll Phase 2, capturing disaggregated earnings, allowances, leave, and ordinary time earnings for super purposes. We finalise your STP data by 14 July each year and ensure employees receive their income statements digitally.

For superannuation: we track quarterly due dates – 28 January, 28 April, 28 July, and 28 October – and calculate the minimum employer super guarantee rate of 12% of ordinary time earnings from 1 July 2025. We process contributions to employee funds on time to help you avoid the Super Guarantee Charge.

For record keeping: we ensure you maintain complete, accurate records for at least five years, covering all income, expenses, employee information, and GST calculations – exactly as the ATO requires. And if the ATO ever reviews your affairs, we represent you and handle all correspondence from start to finish.

For Individuals

If you’re an employee, sole trader, or investor, tax compliance for you means meeting your personal tax return deadline, paying any tax owing on time, and keeping accurate records for deductions you claim. The personal tax return deadline is 31 October each year – unless you use a registered tax agent, in which case you may have until 15 May of the following year, provided you are on your agent’s lodgment program by 31 October.

We help you gather and organise all your income records – PAYG summaries (or income statements), bank interest statements, dividend statements, rental property records, capital gains calculations, and receipts for work‑related expenses. We prepare and lodge your tax return accurately, claim every deduction you’re entitled to, and ensure you pay any tax due by the deadline to avoid the general interest charge.

If you earn income from cryptocurrency, shares, or rental properties, we help you calculate capital gains and losses, apply the 50% CGT discount where eligible, and report everything correctly – so you stay on the right side of the ATO’s compliance focus areas.

We also guide you on record keeping. The ATO expects you to keep records for five years from the date you lodge your return, including all evidence for deductions you claim. We help you set up simple, organised systems – whether through the ATO’s myDeductions tool in the app, spreadsheets, or cloud‑based software – so you’re always audit‑ready.

For sole traders, we go further. We help you register for GST if your turnover reaches $75,000, or earlier if you choose voluntary registration. We prepare and lodge your quarterly or monthly BAS, calculate GST on sales and claim GST credits on business purchases, and manage your PAYG instalments if the ATO requires them. We also ensure you understand your obligation to keep separate business records, track motor vehicle expenses, and maintain clear evidence for every business deduction you claim. With our help, your personal and business tax compliance becomes seamless, stress‑free, and fully ATO‑ready.

For Businesses

For businesses of all sizes, tax compliance covers multiple interconnected obligations – from GST and BAS to PAYG withholding, superannuation guarantee, Single Touch Payroll, and annual company tax returns. Miss any one of these, and you risk penalties, interest, and even director personal liability.

We help you stay on top of every single obligation.

GST and BAS: We determine your reporting cycle based on your GST turnover. If your turnover is $20 million or more, you must lodge monthly BAS by the 21st of the following month. If your turnover is less than $20 million, you can lodge quarterly – with due dates of 28 October (July‑September), 28 February (October‑December), 28 April (January‑March), and 28 July (April‑June). If you use us as your registered BAS agent, you may qualify for extended due dates for certain quarters, such as 25 November for Q1 and 26 May for Q3. We also help you decide whether to register for GST if your turnover is below the threshold – voluntary registration may be beneficial if you want to claim GST credits on your purchases.

PAYG Withholding: We calculate the correct amount to withhold from employee wages based on current tax tables and your withholding cycle. Small withholders (annual withholding $25,000 or less) remit quarterly; medium withholders (more than $25,000 up to $1 million) remit monthly by the 21st. We report all withheld amounts to the ATO through your BAS and ensure your Single Touch Payroll data is accurate and finalised by 14 July each year.

Superannuation Guarantee: From 1 July 2025, the minimum employer super guarantee rate is 12% of ordinary time earnings. Super contributions are due quarterly by 28 January, 28 April, 28 July, and 28 October. If you miss a due date, you must lodge a Super Guarantee Charge statement and pay the SGC – which is not tax‑deductible – and directors can become personally liable. We track every due date, calculate contributions accurately, and process payments to employee funds on time.

Single Touch Payroll Phase 2: We report every pay run through STP‑enabled software, capturing disaggregated earnings – wages, overtime, allowances, bonuses, and salary sacrifice – as well as employment types, country codes, and tax treatment details. This expanded reporting gives the ATO a clearer view of your workforce, so accuracy is critical. We ensure your STP data is correct, finalised by 14 July, and that employees can access their income statements digitally – no more paper payment summaries.

Company Tax Returns: We prepare and lodge your annual company income tax return, calculate taxable income accurately, and apply the correct tax rate – 25% for base rate entities (turnover below certain thresholds and passive income tests) or 30% for all other companies. We also manage your PAYG instalment amounts if the ATO applies them.

Record Keeping: The ATO requires you to keep all records related to your tax and super affairs for five years – including income and expense records, employee and contractor details, GST calculations, and evidence for every deduction claimed. We help you maintain accurate, digital, audit‑ready records that explain every transaction and protect you in case of an ATO review.

Director Personal Liability: Company directors can become personally liable for unpaid PAYG withholding, GST, and superannuation guarantee charges through the director penalty notice regime. If your company fails to lodge BAS or SGC statements on time, the ATO can issue a DPN and recover the amounts from you personally after 21 days. We help you stay ahead of this risk by ensuring all obligations are met on time, every time.

Compliance Reviews and Audits: If the ATO reviews your tax affairs – whether a streamlined assurance review or a full audit – we represent you and manage all correspondence. We provide factual, accurate responses, organise your records for inspection, and work to resolve issues cooperatively with the ATO. Our goal is to minimise disruption and ensure the best possible outcome for your business.

Other Reporting Obligations: We also assist with additional compliance requirements where they apply to your business, including Fringe Benefits Tax returns, Payroll Tax returns with state or territory governments, and the Taxable Payments Annual Report for businesses in the building and construction, cleaning, courier, or security industries. We also help with ASIC annual company statements, ensuring your corporate compliance is as seamless as your tax compliance.

Key Benefits

Partnering with us for tax compliance delivers real advantages that go beyond just ticking boxes. Here's what you can expect:

We track every due date – BAS, PAYG, super, STP finalisation, tax returns – and ensure everything is lodged and paid on time. No late fees, no penalties, no surprises.

Every transaction is recorded correctly, every calculation is verified, and every form is reviewed before lodgment. If the ATO ever reviews your affairs, you'll be prepared.

We help you stay on top of PAYG withholding and super guarantee obligations, so you reduce your risk of receiving a director penalty notice and becoming personally liable for company debts.

We manage all expanded STP Phase 2 reporting – including disaggregated earnings, allowances, and employment types – so your payroll data is accurate and ATO‑ready every pay run.

We calculate contributions at the correct rate (12% from 1 July 2025), track quarterly due dates, and process payments to employee funds on time – so you avoid the non‑deductible Super Guarantee Charge.

If the ATO contacts you – for a review, an audit, or a director penalty notice – we handle everything. You never have to deal with the ATO alone.

We don't just file forms. We explain your obligations, alert you to changes in tax laws and ATO focus areas, and help you build better compliance habits for the long term.

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