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15/10/2007 Tax Basics - Free Tax Seminars   FREE tax seminars The Tax office offers various seminars for small business operators and those just starting or thinking about starting a new business.   Tax Basics seminars   Tax basics seminars are run in all capital cities and in some larger regional areas. You can also find out about local support and information networks.   Topics covered The difference between a hobby and a business Applying for an Australian business number (ABN) Business structures – sole trader, partnership, company and trust Income tax and deductions Paying your business tax Claiming business deductions Pay as you go (PAYG) instalments Budgeting for tax Goods and services tax (GST) Completing your activity statement Record keeping Capital gains tax (CGT)   Employer essentials seminars   If you have employees or are about to engage employees, the Employer essentials seminar will help you understand your obligations. Topics covered The difference between an employee or contractor Withholding from wages Superannuation guarantee Superannuation choice Fringe benefits tax For more information or to register for a seminar:   Select your state below for seminar details; or Contact your local tax basics seminar coordinator on 1300 661 104 ACT www.ato.gov.au/seminarsACT NSW www.ato.gov.au/seminarsNSW NT www.ato.gov.au/seminarsNT QLD www.ato.gov.au/seminarsQLD SA www.ato.gov.au/seminarsSA TAS www.ato.gov.au/seminarsTAS VIC www.ato.gov.au/seminarsVic WA www.ato.gov.au/seminarsWA   See our publication Tax basics for small business (NAT 1908) for more information about tax and your business