You work for yourself, which means you’re also your own finance team. Tracking invoices, managing GST, setting aside tax, and lodging BAS on top of actually doing client work is a lot to juggle.
AffordBooksTax handles the bookkeeping and tax for freelancers and consultants across Australia. We keep your numbers clean, your ATO obligations met, and your cashflow clear so you can focus on your clients, not your compliance.
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Not sure how much tax to set aside?
Freelancers and consultants often get caught out at tax time because they haven't set enough aside. We give you clarity on what you owe so there are no nasty surprises.
Invoices and expenses hard to keep track of?
When you're working across multiple clients, income and expenses pile up fast. We keep everything reconciled in Xero so your books are always up to date.
BAS deadlines catching you off guard?
If you're registered for GST, BAS is due every quarter. We prepare and lodge it on time so you're never hit with ATO penalties.
You pay based on what your business earns - not a flat premium rate. Bookkeeping starts from just $98/month.
We give you a clear picture of your estimated tax liability throughout the year so you know exactly how much to set aside.
Every invoice and business expense recorded and categorised correctly in Xero so your books are always up to date.
Prepared and lodged with the ATO every quarter, on time - no chasing deadlines.
Run your business from anywhere. We work remotely with freelancers and consultants across Australia through Xero.
We don't make you wait three days for a reply. If you have a question, we get back to you quickly.
Too many freelancers and consultants are paying flat-rate accounting fees that have nothing to do with the size of their business. At AffordBooksTax, your fee is based on your annual revenue – so a freelancer turning over $80k pays a very different rate to a consultant turning over $400k.
We provide industry-specific bookkeeping across Melbourne and Australia. Whether you’re a Cafe Owner, consultant, or growing retailer, we keep your books reconciled, GST-coded and BAS-ready, so you stay compliant, cash-flow clear, and in control.
Yes. Whether you operate as a sole trader or through a company structure, we handle your bookkeeping correctly in Xero and ensure your tax obligations are met.
We give you a clear picture of your estimated tax liability throughout the year so you know exactly how much to set aside. No surprises at tax time.
If your annual turnover is $75,000 or more, you're required to register for GST. If you're under that threshold, registration is optional. We can advise on your situation and handle the registration if required.
Yes - this is very common for freelancers and sole traders. We untangle your transactions in Xero and get everything properly categorised so your books are clean going forward.
BAS lodgement is a separate service but most clients bundle it with bookkeeping. You can mix and match based on what you need - see the pricing table above.
No problem - we offer catch-up bookkeeping to bring everything up to date before moving into the regular monthly routine.
