Business Tax, BAS and Compliance
Business Accountant Brisbane, Noosa, Gold Coast, Sydney and Australia-wide
Business tax and compliance support
that keeps you organised
Business tax compliance can quickly become overwhelming when you are managing GST, BAS, IAS, PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation guarantee, FBT and ATO lodgement deadlines.
Stonehouse Accounting provides practical business tax and compliance support for sole traders, companies, trusts, partnerships and family groups.
We help business owners stay organised, meet lodgement requirements and understand their obligations, rather than simply preparing forms at tax time.
Business tax, BAS, GST and compliance support for clients across Brisbane, Gold Coast and Australia-wide.
More than lodgement support
Good business tax support should help you understand what is due, when it is due and what records are needed to support your lodgements.
Stonehouse Accounting works with business owners to manage tax returns, BAS, GST, IAS, PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation guarantee, FBT and ATO correspondence in a clear and practical way.
Our focus is to help you stay ahead of deadlines, reduce last-minute pressure and make more informed decisions throughout the year.
Business tax and compliance services
Our services are designed to support your ongoing tax obligations and help you stay organised throughout the financial year.
Business Tax Returns
Business Tax Returns
BAS & GST
BAS & GST
IAS & PAYG
IAS & PAYG
Fringe Benefits Tax
Fringe Benefits Tax
Payroll Tax
Payroll Tax
Superannuation Guarantee
Superannuation Guarantee
ATO Correspondence & Lodgement Support
ATO Correspondence & Lodgement Support
Business Tax Planning
Business Tax Planning
Company, Trust, Partnership and Sole Trader tax returns
Different business structures have different tax reporting requirements. Whether you operate through a company, trust, partnership or as a sole trader, your tax return needs to reflect the right income, deductions, distributions and supporting records.
Stonehouse Accounting can assist with tax return preparation and lodgement for:
- Companies
- Discretionary trusts
- Unit trusts
- Partnerships
- Sole traders
- Family business groups
- Investment entities
- Related entity groups
We help you understand what information is required and what the tax return means for your broader business position.
The right records matter
BAS and GST support
Business Activity Statements are a regular obligation for many businesses, but they are also an important checkpoint for how your business is tracking.
Stonehouse Accounting can assist with BAS and GST reporting, including:
- BAS preparation and lodgement
- GST reporting
- GST coding review
- GST registration guidance
- GST reconciliation
- Quarterly or monthly BAS support
- Record keeping for BAS lodgements
- Review of bookkeeping records before lodgement
Our role is to help make BAS lodgement more organised and less stressful, while also helping you understand what the numbers are showing.
IAS and PAYG compliance
PAYG and Instalment Activity Statements can apply where a business has employees, pays directors or has income tax instalment obligations.
Stonehouse Accounting can assist with:
- Instalment Activity Statements
- PAYG withholding obligations
- PAYG instalments
- Director and employee withholding records
- Review of payment obligations
- Lodgement support
- ATO instalment correspondence
We help business owners understand when amounts are due and what information needs to be reported.
Fringe Benefits Tax support
Fringe Benefits Tax can apply when a business provides certain benefits to employees, directors or their associates. Common areas include motor vehicles, car parking, entertainment, expense payments and other employee benefits.
Stonehouse Accounting can help you identify where FBT may need to be considered and assist with relevant reporting and record keeping.
We can assist with:
- FBT return preparation
- Motor vehicle records
- Employee benefit records
- Entertainment records
- Reportable fringe benefits considerations
- FBT year-end review
- Liaison with your payroll or bookkeeping team
FBT is often missed until year end
Payroll tax registration and returns
Payroll tax may apply when wages, contractor payments and other taxable wages exceed the relevant state or territory threshold.
Stonehouse Accounting can assist with payroll tax registration and return preparation where required.
Support may include:
- Payroll tax registration
- Monthly payroll tax returns
- Annual reconciliation
- Review of taxable wages
- Contractor payment considerations
- Grouping considerations
- Payroll tax correspondence
- Liaison with state revenue offices where required
Superannuation Guarantee support
Employers have ongoing obligations to pay superannuation guarantee contributions for eligible employees by the required deadlines.
Stonehouse Accounting can assist with understanding and managing employer superannuation obligations, including:
- Superannuation guarantee payment timing
- Review of employer contribution records
- Superannuation guarantee charge considerations
- Employee superannuation records
- Payroll system records
- Support where payments have been missed or delayed
- Coordination with payroll and bookkeeping records
Superannuation guarantee obligations are time-sensitive
ATO Correspondence and Lodgement Support
ATO letters, reminders and compliance notices can be stressful, particularly when they relate to overdue lodgements, payment deadlines or information requests.
Stonehouse Accounting can help you understand what the ATO is asking for and what steps may be needed.
We can assist with:
- ATO lodgement reminders
- Overdue tax returns
- Overdue BAS or IAS
- ATO payment arrangements
- ATO information requests
- Penalty notices
- Business tax correspondence
- Practical next steps to get back on track
Do not ignore ATO correspondence
Early action usually provides more options and reduces unnecessary stress
Business tax planning
before 30 June
Tax planning is most useful before the end of the financial year. Waiting until after 30 June can limit the options available.
Stonehouse Accounting can help business owners review their expected tax position and consider practical steps before year end.
Tax planning may include reviewing:
- Expected business profit
- Taxable income
- Deductions and expenses
- Timing of income and expenditure
- Trust distribution planning
- Superannuation contributions
- Division 7A considerations
- Asset purchases and depreciation
- Stock and work in progress
- Bad debts
- Director and shareholder loan accounts
- Cash flow for tax payments
Our approach is practical
Helping you stay organised,
not just compliant
Business tax compliance is easier when your records, lodgements and reporting are managed throughout the year.
Stonehouse Accounting can work with you to create a more organised approach to business compliance, including:
- Clear lodgement timelines
- Regular record reviews
- BAS and GST checkpoints
- Tax planning before 30 June
- Year-end document preparation
- Trust distribution planning
- Coordination with bookkeeping and payroll records
- ATO correspondence support
The aim is to reduce last-minute pressure and help you feel more in control of your business obligations.
Who we work with
Stonehouse Accounting provides business tax and compliance support for:
- Sole traders
- Small business owners
- Family businesses
- Companies
- Trusts
- Partnerships
- Professional services businesses
- Businesses with employees
- Businesses with payroll tax obligations
- Business owners with multiple entities
- Existing Stonehouse clients who want coordinated accounting and financial advice support
Business tax and financial advice
working together, where appropriate
Business owners often need support across accounting, tax, business cash flow, superannuation, insurance, succession planning and personal wealth strategy.
Stonehouse Accounting provides business tax, BAS, GST, PAYG, payroll tax, FBT and compliance services.
Stonehouse Wealth Management provides licensed financial advice, including advice on superannuation, retirement planning, investment strategy, insurance and broader financial planning.
Where a client uses both services, our teams can work together with the client’s consent. This can help reduce duplication and give your professional team a clearer understanding of your overall position.
Stonehouse Accounting does not provide personal financial advice
How we work with business tax clients
1. Understand your business and obligations
We start by understanding your business structure, lodgement requirements and current tax position.
2. Review your records
We review the information available and identify what is needed for tax returns, BAS, IAS, payroll tax, FBT or other compliance matters.
3. Confirm timing and scope
We confirm the work required, relevant deadlines, responsibilities and fees.
4. Prepare lodgements and reports
Our team prepares the agreed tax returns, BAS, IAS, payroll tax returns, FBT returns or other compliance documents.
5. Review and explain
Where appropriate, we explain the key points so you understand what is being lodged and what it means for your business.
6. Support ongoing compliance
We can help you stay organised with future lodgements, tax planning and ATO correspondence.
What information may be needed
The information required will depend on your business structure and the services you need.
Common documents and records include:
- Accounting software access or reports
- Prior year tax returns
- Prior year financial statements
- BAS and IAS records
- Bank statements
- Loan statements
- Payroll reports
- Superannuation payment records
- FBT records
- Vehicle records
- Expense receipts and invoices
- Debtor and creditor listings
- Trust deeds & company records, where relevant
- ATO correspondence
- Payroll tax registration details, where relevant
- Bookkeeper contact details, where relevant&
Business Tax & Compliance FAQs
Yes. Stonehouse Accounting can prepare tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, sole traders and related business entities.
Yes. We can assist with BAS preparation, GST reporting, GST reconciliation and lodgement support.
Yes. We can assist with Instalment Activity Statements, PAYG withholding and PAYG instalment obligations.
Yes. We can assist with payroll tax registration, monthly returns and annual reconciliation where required.
Yes. We can assist with FBT reporting and record keeping, including common areas such as motor vehicles, entertainment and employee benefits.
Yes. We can help identify what is outstanding, what information is needed and how to work through the lodgements in a practical order.
Yes. We can assist with ATO correspondence, lodgement reminders, payment arrangements and information requests where appropriate authority is in place.
Yes. We can assist with reviewing employer superannuation records, payment timing and support where payments have been missed or delayed.
Yes. We can assist with business tax planning before 30 June, including expected profit, deductions, trust distributions, superannuation contributions and other year-end matters.
No. You do not need to be a Stonehouse Wealth Management client to use Stonehouse Accounting.
Need help staying on top of business tax and compliance?
Stonehouse Accounting can help you manage business tax returns, BAS, GST, PAYG, payroll tax, FBT, superannuation guarantee and ATO correspondence in a practical and organised way.