Tech Edition — FY2025–26

Australian freelance developer?
Your tax bill doesn't have
to be a surprise.

The complete tax system for freelance developers, designers, digital marketers, and IT consultants — with the SaaS subscriptions, cloud costs, and overseas client rules that generic guides don't cover.

Get the Tech Edition — $49 AUD

Instant download. PDF + action pack templates. No subscription.

What makes the Tech Edition different.

The Standard Kit covers the fundamentals. The Tech Edition goes further — built specifically for how tech freelancers actually work.

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Subscription Audit Template

List every SaaS, cloud, and AI tool you pay for. Most tech freelancers find $2,000–$5,000 in unclaimed deductions the first time.

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GST-Free Export Rules

If you invoice overseas clients, your services may be GST-free. Most tech freelancers don't know this — or are charging GST they shouldn't be.

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Cloud & Infrastructure Deductions

AWS, Vercel, Netlify, GitHub, Figma, domains, CDN — every line item in your cloud bill is likely deductible.

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Sam's Worked Example

Full-stack developer, $150K income, three clients including a US SaaS company. See exactly how $17,500 in deductions saves $5,900 in tax.

Sam's numbers.

Full-stack developer, Melbourne. $150K income. Three clients — two Australian, one US SaaS company.

Year one: $38,500 tax bill. $0 set aside. Paid it over 11 months on a line of credit.

Year two (with the Kit):

Deduction	Amount
SaaS subscriptions (audited)	$3,800
Cloud hosting (AWS, Vercel, domains)	$2,400
Laptop (90% business use)	$2,880
Monitor + peripherals	$1,260
Home office (70c/hr)	$1,120
Professional indemnity + income protection	$2,200
Conference + courses + O'Reilly	$1,500
Testing devices + other	$2,400
Total deductions	$17,560

Tax saving: ~$5,900. The subscription audit paid for the Kit 78× over.

Figures are illustrative. Sam's actual tax depends on his specific circumstances. Consult a registered tax agent.

What's inside.

The Two-Account System — operating and tax, set up in 20 minutes
Full tech-specific deduction guide: SaaS, cloud, hardware, AI tools, testing devices, professional development
GST-free export rules for overseas clients (with conditions and BAS field guidance)
BAS form field-by-field walkthrough — G1, G11, 1A, 1B in plain English
All BAS and tax deadlines for FY2025–26 and FY2026–27 — importable .ics calendar
PAYG instalment sanity-check (what Sam's quarterly bill should look like)
Super fund selection — lowest-fee options, ranked by 3-year return
Exotic ATO mistakes: PSI rules, industry benchmarking, data-matching
90-Day Setup Checklist + Already Trading catch-up checklist
Subscription Audit template (Action Pack)
Client & Invoice Tracker with overseas GST flag (Action Pack)
Income & Expense Tracker spreadsheet (Action Pack)
Mileage Log + importable .ics tax calendar (Action Pack)

Tax Survival Kit — Tech Edition

For freelance developers, designers & digital professionals

$49 AUD one-time

Get the Tech Edition — $49 AUD

Instant download. PDF + action pack templates + .ics calendar. No subscription.

Not in tech? See the Standard Edition ($39) →

Questions.

Do I charge GST to my overseas clients?

Services provided to non-resident clients outside Australia are generally GST-free under the GST Act. The Tech Edition covers the four conditions, how to report on your BAS (Field G2), and what to check with your tax agent. This is one of the most valuable — and most missed — pieces of information for tech freelancers with overseas clients.

What if I'm just starting out?

The Kit includes a full 90-Day Setup Checklist for new freelancers and a separate "Already Trading" catch-up checklist for those who've been operating without a system. Either way, you'll have the foundations in place by the time you're done.

I work mostly from home. Is that still deductible?

Yes. The fixed rate method (70c/hr for FY2025–26) covers electricity, internet, and phone costs for every hour you work from home. You need to log your actual hours — not just estimate. The Kit explains how, and what records the ATO now requires post-2023 rule changes.

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