Glossary · Last reviewed 28 Oct 2026
What is a sole trader?
Short answer
An individual running a business: you are its sole owner and controller and legally responsible for its debts and losses.
Source: ATO, business structures: key tax obligations · checked 28 Oct 2026
Tax
A sole trader reports business income in their own tax return. There is no separate business tax return.
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