Etax: Lodge Your Business Tax Return

Are you a sole trader or small business owner looking for an affordable tax agent to prepare and lodge your annual business tax return? Look no further than Etax – one of Australia’s most popular online tax agents.

Who is Etax?

Etax is an online tax service that was founded in 1998 and is one of Australia’s most popular online tax agents. It offers the benefits of lodging your tax return with a fully qualified tax agent without the back and forth of phone calls and attending appointments when dealing with a traditional tax agent. With Etax, you can lodge your tax return from the convenience of your laptop or mobile phone in just a few minutes.

Who is Etax for?

Etax is ideal for both individuals and small business owners in Australia who are looking for an efficient and affordable way to file an income tax return. Etax has qualified tax agents that can find and apply all of the necessary deductions to help you boost your tax refund from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). They can also assist with Employee Termination Payments (ETP), Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and investment income at no extra cost.

Unlike some tax agents that charge an upfront fee, Etax offers a Fee From Refund Service which allows you to pay their fee only when your tax refund is issued by the ATO. They will then transfer the rest of your refund to your nominated bank account.*

*The Fee From Refund Service costs $27.50.

Why use Etax?

There are many benefits of lodging your business tax return with Etax including:

• It’s fast and straightforward - simply input a few details, create your account and submit your tax return to a qualified Etax accountant in just a few minutes.

• Get expert help and live assistance from accountants.

• Ensure your tax return contains all required information and is compliant to avoid issues with the ATO.

• Apply all relevant deductions to maximise your tax refund.

• Fast direct electronic lodgement with the ATO.

• Have confidence in knowing you have lodged your business tax return with a registered tax agent.

• Year-round tax advice and support at no additional cost.

• The fees to lodge your tax return with an agent such as Etax is tax-deductible.

• No up-front fees.

• Etax charges a fixed price and does not charge a percentage from your tax return or interest costs.

How much does it cost to lodge a business tax return with Etax?

The cost to lodge a business tax return with Etax starts from $70.90 (note: this does not apply to most sole traders - it only applies to people who need to claim detailed business items on their tax return; item 15 (Net Income Or Loss From Business), Item 16 (Deferred Non-commercial Business Losses) or items from P4–P19 (business reporting items).

How do I file a business tax return with Etax?

It’s easy to file a tax return with Etax:

• Simply create an account and input your personal details and income information. The details you enter save automatically on the Etax platform.

• If you have any trouble or questions inputting information, live agents are on hand to support you.

• Select any deductions you think you are eligible for and enter any questions you have about your application. A professional tax agent will contact you to answer any questions and resolve any issues with your application.

• A tax agent will then review your application to ensure it is completed correctly and add or amend any deductions to help you maximise your tax refund. If everything is in order, you can then submit your tax return directly to the ATO

Question 1: How much does an Etax business tax return cost?

Lodging a business tax return with Etax starts from $70.90. There are no up-front fees, and you don't need to pay until the ATO issues your tax refund.

Question 2: Is Etax safe?

Etax is a safe and secure platform that is audited by security experts annually. It is the only tax agent qualified for ISO 217001 Security Systems certification and holds an EV-SSL security certificate, authorised by Digicert to ensure that your business tax return is electronically encrypted using the most secure, stable technology.