Resources
Tax Information
Australian Taxation Office – www.ato.gov.au
Main database for all taxation information
Calculators
Income Tax Calculator - www.taxcalc.com.au
Stamp Duty & Home Loan Calculators www.stampdutycalculator.com.au
Accounting Bodies
CPA Australia – www.cpaaustralia.com.au
Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia – www.charteredaccoutants.com.au
National Tax & Accounting Association – www.ntaa.com.au
Institute of Public Accountants – www.publicaccountants.org.au
Recommended Business Accounting Software
QuickBooks - www.reckon.com.au
MYOB – www.myob.com.au
Other Relevant Organisations
ASFA – www.superannuation.asn.au
Represents various super funds and service providers
Australian Securities Exchange – www.asx.com.au
Market service information for investors
XE – www.xe.com
For Currency and Foreign Exchange Rates
Federal Government Bodies
Australian Business Register – www.abr.business.gov.au
To apply for ABN and check an ABN’s relevant details
ASIC – www.asic.gov.au
For the registration of companies and business names as well as other financial services
Centrelink – www.humanservices.gov.au
For all information regarding health, social and welfare payments
Fair Work Commission – www.fwc.gov.au
Settling disputes for termination, enterprise bargaining, and other work conditions
Fair Work Ombudsman – www.fairwork.gov.au
To report workplace injuries and search workplace awards
Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia – www.itsa.gov.au
Register and search for security interests in personal property, or gain information on dealing with bankruptcy and insolvency
IP Australia – www.ipaustralia.gov.au
To acquire information on, and how you can renew, amend or protect your Intellectual Property.
State Government Bodies
Consumer Affairs – www.consumer.vic.gov.au
To make complaints about unethical business practices and to acquire information on housing, vehicle, education and incorporation laws.
State Revenue Office – www.sro.vic.gov.au
Information on Duties & Victorian State Land Tax
Worksafe Victoria – www.worksafe.vic.gov.au
To report injuries or to apply for WorkCover insurance