The LedgerLine blog
Plain-English guides on GST, BAS, bookkeeping and tax for Australian small business. No jargon, no hype, just practical help.
Fuel tax credits explained for Australian farm businesses
Fuel tax credits for Australian farmers explained: who can claim, which fuel use is eligible, how BAS label 7D works, and the records you need to keep.
Read article →BAS & GSTHow to do your BAS in Excel: a simple guide for Australian sole traders
A plain-English guide to preparing your quarterly BAS in a spreadsheet, including the GST labels, the divide-by-eleven rule, and a simple system you can run yourself.
Read article →Tools & MoneySpreadsheet vs Xero or MYOB: what a small Australian business actually needs
Accounting software is powerful, but it is not always necessary. Here is an honest look at when a bookkeeping spreadsheet is enough and when you should pay for full software.
Read article →Multi-EntityRunning multiple businesses under one ABN: how to keep the books straight
Farms, family groups and side ventures often run several businesses under a single ABN. Here is how the bookkeeping works, and how to keep it clean.
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