Business and GST Calculators
Handle GST, pricing, margins, break-even and tax for Australian small businesses and sole traders.
- GST Calculator
Adds or removes 10% GST from any amount.
- Profit Margin Calculator
Calculates gross profit, margin and markup from cost and price.
- Markup Calculator
Works out a selling price from cost and markup percentage.
- Break-Even Calculator
Calculates how many units you need to sell to cover your costs.
- Contractor Hourly Rate Calculator
Works out the hourly rate a contractor or freelancer needs to charge.
- Employee Cost Calculator
Estimates the full cost of employing someone, including super and on-costs.
- Discount Calculator
Calculates the sale price and savings from a percentage discount.
- Depreciation Calculator
Calculates depreciation using the ATO prime cost and diminishing value methods.
- Cash Runway Calculator
Shows how many months your business can operate on its current cash.
- Sole Trader Tax Calculator
Estimates tax for a sole trader, including the small business income tax offset.
- Company Tax Calculator
Calculates company tax at the base rate entity or full company rate.
- Sales Commission Calculator
Calculates commission earnings and total pay.
- Gross-Up Calculator
Works out the gross amount needed to receive a set amount after tax.
About these calculators
Australian businesses deal with GST at 10%, BAS reporting, PAYG withholding for staff, super guarantee obligations and company or individual tax depending on structure. Getting pricing and margins right is the difference between busy and profitable.
Questions
- When do I need to register for GST?
- When your annual GST turnover reaches $75,000, or $150,000 for non-profits. Taxi and ride-share drivers must register regardless of turnover.
- What company tax rate applies?
- 25% for base rate entities with turnover under $50 million, and 30% for other companies.
- Should I talk to an accountant?
- Yes, for structure, tax planning and compliance. These calculators give quick estimates only.
Guides
- GST Calculator Explained for Australians
Adds or removes 10% GST from any amount. Includes the formula, a worked example with Australian figures and tips.
- GST Mistakes Australians Make and How to Avoid Them
Common mistakes when working out GST in Australia, and how to get a result you can rely on.
- How the Profit Margin Calculator Works (With a Worked Example)
Calculates gross profit, margin and markup from cost and price. Includes the formula, a worked example with Australian figures and tips.
- Getting the Most From a Profit Margin Calculator: Tips and Common Errors
Common mistakes when working out profit margin in Australia, and how to get a result you can rely on.
- Markup Calculator: Formula, Example and What the Result Means
Works out a selling price from cost and markup percentage. Includes the formula, a worked example with Australian figures and tips.
- Markup: What to Check Before You Trust the Number
Common mistakes when working out markup in Australia, and how to get a result you can rely on.
- Using a Break-Even Calculator in Australia: A Step-by-Step Guide
Calculates how many units you need to sell to cover your costs. Includes the formula, a worked example with Australian figures and tips.
- Common Break-Even Mistakes (and a Better Way)
Common mistakes when working out Break-Even in Australia, and how to get a result you can rely on.
- Contractor Hourly Rate Calculator Explained for Australians
Works out the hourly rate a contractor or freelancer needs to charge. Includes the formula, a worked example with Australian figures and tips.
- Contractor Hourly Rate Mistakes Australians Make and How to Avoid Them
Common mistakes when working out contractor hourly rate in Australia, and how to get a result you can rely on.
- How the Employee Cost Calculator Works (With a Worked Example)
Estimates the full cost of employing someone, including super and on-costs. Includes the formula, a worked example with Australian figures and tips.
- Getting the Most From a Employee Cost Calculator: Tips and Common Errors
Common mistakes when working out employee cost in Australia, and how to get a result you can rely on.
- Discount Calculator: Formula, Example and What the Result Means
Calculates the sale price and savings from a percentage discount. Includes the formula, a worked example with Australian figures and tips.
- Discount: What to Check Before You Trust the Number
Common mistakes when working out discount in Australia, and how to get a result you can rely on.
- Using a Depreciation Calculator in Australia: A Step-by-Step Guide
Calculates depreciation using the ATO prime cost and diminishing value methods. Includes the formula, a worked example with Australian figures and tips.
- Common Depreciation Mistakes (and a Better Way)
Common mistakes when working out depreciation in Australia, and how to get a result you can rely on.
- Cash Runway Calculator Explained for Australians
Shows how many months your business can operate on its current cash. Includes the formula, a worked example with Australian figures and tips.
- Cash Runway Mistakes Australians Make and How to Avoid Them
Common mistakes when working out cash runway in Australia, and how to get a result you can rely on.
- How the Sole Trader Tax Calculator Works (With a Worked Example)
Estimates tax for a sole trader, including the small business income tax offset. Includes the formula, a worked example with Australian figures and tips.
- Getting the Most From a Sole Trader Tax Calculator: Tips and Common Errors
Common mistakes when working out sole trader tax in Australia, and how to get a result you can rely on.
- Company Tax Calculator: Formula, Example and What the Result Means
Calculates company tax at the base rate entity or full company rate. Includes the formula, a worked example with Australian figures and tips.
- Company Tax: What to Check Before You Trust the Number
Common mistakes when working out company tax in Australia, and how to get a result you can rely on.
- Using a Sales Commission Calculator in Australia: A Step-by-Step Guide
Calculates commission earnings and total pay. Includes the formula, a worked example with Australian figures and tips.
- Common Sales Commission Mistakes (and a Better Way)
Common mistakes when working out sales commission in Australia, and how to get a result you can rely on.
- Gross-Up Calculator Explained for Australians
Works out the gross amount needed to receive a set amount after tax. Includes the formula, a worked example with Australian figures and tips.
- Gross-Up Mistakes Australians Make and How to Avoid Them
Common mistakes when working out Gross-Up in Australia, and how to get a result you can rely on.