Tax Accountant in Blacktown: Sole Trader Tax, First Employees, Payroll, Super and BAS
SAQCH Partners helps Blacktown sole traders and small employers get their tax and payroll right: sole trader returns and PAYG instalments, setting up for your first employee, Single Touch Payroll, PAYG withholding, super guarantee, contractor versus employee checks and quarterly BAS. We are a CPA-led registered tax agent and also prepare personal tax returns for Blacktown families.
- Who it's for
- Sole traders, small employers, growing businesses and local families
- What we do
- Sole trader returns, payroll set-up, STP, PAYG, super, contractor checks, BAS and tax returns
- Where
- Blacktown, Seven Hills, Mount Druitt, Rooty Hill, Doonside, Quakers Hill, Marsden Park and Riverstone
- Credentials
- CPA, CA ANZ and ACCA registered advisors, Platinum Xero certified, 5.0 Google rating, 30+ years' combined experience
Reviewed by Saqib Chuhdhary, CPA and Xero Certified Advisor · Updated October 2026
"I'm About to Hire My First Employee and Don't Know What I Have to Do."
There are a handful of must-dos before the first pay run. We set up payroll, STP, PAYG withholding, super and the paperwork, so your first hire starts compliant.
"As a Sole Trader, I Get a Big Tax Bill Every Year."
Nobody withholds tax from your income, so it builds up. We set up PAYG instalments and a set-aside plan so tax is spread across the year.
Blacktown Business Tax and Payroll Questions
How much does a tax accountant cost in Blacktown?
A sole trader return with BAS is priced differently from a business with employees, payroll and super. SAQCH Partners agrees a fixed fee before starting, and payroll set-up for a first employee is a one-off fixed price. Fees for tax advice from a registered tax agent are generally deductible.
What do I need to do before hiring my first employee?
Register for PAYG withholding, set up payroll software that reports through Single Touch Payroll, get a TFN declaration and super fund details from the employee, arrange workers compensation insurance, and check the correct award and pay rate. Then report each pay to the ATO on or before payday.
How much super do I have to pay employees?
The super guarantee rate is 12% of an employee's ordinary time earnings. Super must reach the employee's fund by the required due date. If it's late, you may have to pay the super guarantee charge, which isn't tax deductible.
How do sole traders pay tax during the year?
Sole traders don't have tax withheld from their business income, so the ATO usually puts them into PAYG instalments after their first return shows enough business income. Instalments are paid through your BAS or an instalment notice and credited against your final tax bill.
Is my worker a contractor or an employee?
It depends on the real working relationship, not just what the contract says or whether they have an ABN. Factors include who controls the work, whether they can delegate it, and whether they're paid for results or for their time. Getting it wrong can mean unpaid super, tax and penalties.
Get in touch if you…
- Are hiring your first employee or apprentice.
- Pay workers as contractors and aren't sure that's right.
- Haven't paid super on time, or at all.
- Are a sole trader with a large tax bill each year.
Payroll mistakes are cheaper to fix early. Book a free check.
How a Tax Accountant in Blacktown Helps Small Employers
By getting the employer obligations right from day one. Blacktown has thousands of small businesses, many of them sole traders taking on their first staff. Hiring brings new obligations at once: reporting every pay through Single Touch Payroll, withholding tax, paying super on time and checking whether workers are really contractors. Mistakes in these areas carry penalties that aren't tax deductible.
We set up payroll in Xero or your existing software and review it each quarter alongside your BAS. Our tax agent registration can be confirmed on the Tax Practitioners Board register.
How much super do you pay for an employee?
Super guarantee = ordinary time earnings × 12%
Example: an employee on a $65,000 salary means $7,800 a year in super on top of their wages, or $150 a week. Paid on time, it's tax deductible. Paid late, you may owe the super guarantee charge instead, which includes interest and an admin fee and is not deductible.
Blacktown Tax and Payroll Services
- ✓ Sole trader tax returns and PAYG instalments
- ✓ First employee and payroll set-up
- ✓ Single Touch Payroll and PAYG withholding
- ✓ Super guarantee and late super fixes
- ✓ Contractor versus employee reviews
- ✓ Quarterly BAS and personal tax returns
From Sole Trader to Employer: How We Help
Set up properly, then kept on track
Health Check
We review your ABN, GST registration, BAS and any existing payroll
Payroll Set-Up
Employees added, STP connected, withholding and super configured
Quarterly BAS
GST, PAYG withholding and instalments reported together
Year-End Finalisation
STP finalised, super checked and your tax return lodged
Tax and Payroll Support for Blacktown Businesses
Sole Traders
- Returns: Business schedule and personal return together.
- Instalments: PAYG instalments set at a realistic level.
- GST: Registration once turnover reaches $75,000.
Employers
- STP: Every pay reported to the ATO through Single Touch Payroll.
- Withholding: PAYG withheld at the right rates.
- Super: Paid on time to the right funds.
Contractors & Compliance
- Classification: Contractor or employee, checked against the rules.
- Late super: Super guarantee charge statements lodged.
- Payroll tax: NSW threshold monitored as you grow.
Payroll and Tax Problems We Fix
| Problem | What we do | Result |
|---|---|---|
| "Super wasn't paid on time." | Calculate and lodge the super guarantee charge | The shortfall fixed before it grows |
| "My workers might not really be contractors." | Review each arrangement | Correct super, tax and payroll treatment |
| "Payroll isn't connected to the ATO." | Set up STP in your software | Every pay reported automatically |
Employee or Contractor? Key Differences
| Obligation | Employee | Genuine contractor |
|---|---|---|
| PAYG withholding | Yes, from every pay | Only if they don't quote an ABN |
| Super guarantee | Yes, 12% of ordinary time earnings | Can still apply if paid mainly for their labour |
| Single Touch Payroll | Yes, every pay | Generally no |
| Leave entitlements | Yes | No |
Related services: Tax Accountant in Sydney | Virtual CFO Blacktown | Capital Gains Tax Planning
Blacktown Tax and Payroll Packages
Sole Trader Package
- Covers: Annual return, BAS and PAYG instalment planning.
- Suits: Owners working alone.
- Cost: Fixed annual fee.
First Employee Set-Up
- Covers: Payroll, STP, withholding, super and onboarding forms.
- Suits: Businesses hiring their first staff.
- Cost: One-off fixed fee.
Employer Package
- Covers: Quarterly BAS, payroll reviews, STP finalisation and returns.
- Suits: Small businesses with staff.
- Cost: Fixed monthly fee.
What Clients Say About SAQCH Partners
Feedback from clients on our Google Business Profile, covering tax returns, family tax and CFO support.
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Official Sources for Blacktown Employers
Government guidance for sole traders and small employers.
ATO Single Touch Payroll
ato.gov.au — Single Touch Payroll
Reporting pay, tax and super each pay run.
ATO Super for Employers
ato.gov.au — super for employers
How much super to pay and when.
ATO Employee or Contractor
ato.gov.au — employee or contractor
How to work out a worker's status.
business.gov.au Sole Trader
business.gov.au — sole trader
Tax and legal features of a sole trader business.
Tax Practitioners Board Register
tpb.gov.au — public register
Confirm a tax or BAS agent is registered.
icare NSW Workers Insurance
icare.nsw.gov.au — employers
Workers compensation insurance for NSW employers.
Tax Accountant in Blacktown FAQs
Answers on Single Touch Payroll, TFN declarations, workers compensation, late super, payroll tax, sole trader tax and personal returns.
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Tax Accountants Near Blacktown
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