Australian accounting and tax software including Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, and the ATO's free myTax lodgement portal — all compliant with Australian tax law and Single Touch Payroll.
Cloud accounting platforms — Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks — dominate small business bookkeeping in Australia, offering invoicing, payroll, BAS lodgement, and bank feeds compliant with the ATO's Single Touch Payroll (STP) requirements.
Tax return software such as etax, H&R Block Online, and TaxAct allow Australian individuals to lodge their own tax returns online, with guided question flows and ATO pre-fill data available via myGov.
Tax agents and online accounting firms like Hnry and Collective offer subscription-based services for sole traders and freelancers, handling BAS, GST, and income tax lodgement as part of their fee.
ATO myTax
ato.gov.au
The ATO's free online tax return tool, accessed via myGov. Supports pre-fill from employers, banks, and government agencies for most individual tax returns.
etax
etax.com.au
Online tax return service with registered tax agents reviewing every return before lodgement. One of Australia's largest online tax return providers.
H&R Block Online
hrblock.com.au
DIY online tax return and in-office lodgement service from H&R Block. Offers a guided interview process and optional tax agent review.
TaxAct Australia
taxact.com.au
Self-service online tax return software for Australian individuals. Imports ATO pre-fill data and guides users through deduction categories.
Xero
xero.com
Cloud-based accounting software with invoicing, payroll, expense tracking, and ATO integration. Widely used by Australian small businesses and their accountants.
MYOB
myob.com
Australian-developed accounting and payroll software. MYOB Business and AccountRight support STP Phase 2, BAS lodgement, and ATO-compliant payroll.
QuickBooks Australia
quickbooks.intuit.com
Intuit's cloud accounting platform with invoicing, expense tracking, and GST reporting for Australian small businesses. Integrates with major Australian banks.
Reckon
reckon.com
Australian accounting software provider offering Reckon One (cloud) and Reckon Accounts (desktop). Strong in payroll, STP, and BAS for SMEs.
FreshBooks
freshbooks.com
Cloud invoicing and accounting platform for freelancers and service businesses. Tracks time, expenses, and sends automated payment reminders.
Hnry
hnry.com.au
Automated tax and accounting service for Australian sole traders and freelancers. Calculates and pays tax in real time on each invoice received.
Collective
collective.com.au
Online accountancy service for Australian sole traders and contractors. Handles BAS, GST, income tax, and provides a dedicated accountant.
Carbon Group
carbongroup.com.au
National Australian accounting and advisory firm. Provides bookkeeping, tax, payroll, and business advisory services online and in office.