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Mark C.
Mark C.
Narre Warren, VIC
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I have a small Automotive Engineering business that currently turns over around $50k per year.
Started out with big plans 5 years ago but has now become a one man part time operation from home workshop, and I work full time for someone else.
It's still registered as a company (PTY LTD) but with operating costs like accounting fees etc it feels like it's not worthwhile.
Would appreciate advice on pro's and con's of sole trader vs Hobby business?

8 years ago

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If the activities are carried out in a business form then you would be treated as a business and it surely wont be treated as a hobby.

If you decide to start trading as a sole trader then your income will be assessable in your own tax return. If it was a hobby (in this case its not) then the income would not be taxable.

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