Course 03
Taxation.
Learn Australian taxation principles and prepare tax returns with ease, step by step — from deductions and record keeping to GST and BAS.
Duration
8 weeks, part-time
Format
Online, self-paced
Level
Beginner+
Certificate
On completion
What you'll learn
Tax, minus the confusion.
- How the Australian tax system works
- Individual income tax basics
- Common deductions and how to support them
- Record keeping that stands up to review
- Sole trader and small business tax basics
- How GST works in practice
- Preparing a Business Activity Statement (BAS)
- Real-world case studies and practice
Course modules
Six modules, built on real cases.
Each module explains the principle, then walks you through applying it to a realistic scenario.
Module 01The Australian tax system
How tax works in Australia, key terms, the financial year and the role of the ATO.
Module 02Individual tax basics
Assessable income, tax rates and the structure of an individual tax return.
Module 03Deductions and record keeping
What can be claimed, what evidence is needed and how to keep records properly.
Module 04Business tax basics
Tax for sole traders and small businesses, business income and expenses.
Module 05GST and BAS
How GST is calculated and reported, and how to prepare a BAS step by step.
Module 06Compliance and case studies
Lodgement timelines, common mistakes and a complete practical case study.
Who it's for
For learners ready to understand tax properly.
Bookkeeping learners
You know the basics and want to understand GST, BAS and tax returns.
Aspiring professionals
You're building towards a role in an accounting or tax practice.
Sole traders
You want to understand your own tax obligations and records.
How you'll learn
Learn it. Practise it. Prove it.
Watch & read
Practise
Case study
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Taxation FAQ
Good to know.
Can I lodge tax returns for clients after this course?
Not on its own. In Australia, preparing returns or BAS for clients for a fee requires registration with the Tax Practitioners Board. This course builds practical understanding and is a useful step on that path.
Is the content up to date?
The course focuses on Australian tax principles. Rates and thresholds change each year, so we show you how to check current figures with official sources.
Do I need to complete Bookkeeping first?
It’s recommended, as an understanding of how transactions are recorded makes GST and BAS much easier.
Start your Taxation course.
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Other courses.
Course 01
Bookkeeping.
Learn the fundamentals and keep financial records accurate and organised.
Course 02