Sole Trader Tax Return Services

If you operate as a sole trader in Australia, lodging your individual tax return is more complex than a typical employee return — especially if you have business income, GST registration, or report through a Business Schedule. At Trident Accounting, we specialise in preparing and lodging sole trader tax returns, making the process straightforward, compliant, and stress-free.

Based in Miranda, in the Sutherland Shire NSW, we help local tradespeople, freelancers, consultants, and small business owners — as well as sole traders across Australia — stay up to date with the ATO and maximise their deductions.

What Is a Sole Trader Return?

A sole trader tax return includes your personal income, but also incorporates business income and expenses via a Business Schedule (sometimes referred to as a “Business and Professional Items Schedule”). This is how the ATO calculates your taxable business income.

As a registered tax agent, we prepare your full return and lodge it through the ATO's portal, ensuring:

  • All business income is correctly declared
  • Eligible deductions are claimed in full
  • Business Schedule is completed accurately
  • GST and PAYG are reconciled if applicable
  • ATO obligations are fully met

More info from the ATO here: ATO – Lodging your return as a business

What’s Included

Whether you're a mobile tradie in Miranda or an online consultant working remotely, we offer the same detailed and personalised service:

  • Full review of income and expenses
  • Completion of the Business Schedule
  • Inclusion of other income: ABN, contracting, grants
  • Calculation of vehicle, home office & tool deductions
  • Reconciliation of GST or PAYG where relevant
  • ATO lodgement with full compliance check

Optional Add-Ons

  • Bookkeeping catch-up before return
  • ABN or GST registration if you’re just starting out
  • Business Schedule preparation as a standalone service
  • Prior year amendments or ATO follow-ups
  • Tax planning for next year

Pricing

  • Basic sole trader return: From $260
  • GST-registered business: From $400
  • Complex businesses: Up to $620+

Every business is different, so we’ll give you a custom quote based on the complexity of your income, deductions, and bookkeeping status.

See our pricing page for full breakdowns.

Local Support for Miranda & the Sutherland Shire

While we work with clients nationwide, many of our sole trader clients are right here in the Sutherland Shire — from tradies and builders to online business owners and creatives. You’re welcome to work with us remotely or book an in-person meeting at our Miranda office.

We also assist with backdated returns, ATO payment plans, and general business advisory for sole traders looking to grow or transition into company structures.

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Let’s Get It Lodged — Properly

We make it easy to lodge your sole trader tax return with confidence. No guesswork. No headaches. Just clear advice and expert help from a registered tax agent who knows what matters.

📧 Book your return today
📞 Or call us on 02 95252354