Accounting software Australia: GST, BAS and Single Touch Payroll
Accounting software in Australia tracks the 10% goods and services tax, prepares the activity statements that report sales, GST on sales and GST credits to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), and runs payroll through Single Touch Payroll, which sends tax and super information to the ATO each time employees are paid.
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- GST rate
- 10%
- GST registration
- A$75,000 turnover
- Payroll reporting
- Single Touch Payroll
What accounting software in Australia has to handle
GST is 10% on most goods and services sold or consumed in Australia. A business must register once its GST turnover reaches A$75,000 (A$150,000 for non-profits), within 21 days of knowing it will pass the threshold, and then lodges activity statements reporting total sales, GST on sales and GST credits. Employers report qualifying earnings and super liability through payroll software that supports Single Touch Payroll (STP), which sends the data to the ATO each pay day. Under the Payday Super rules that started on 1 July 2026, employers pay super guarantee when they pay wages rather than quarterly. Local prices: Xero Comprehensive is A$107 a month including GST with payroll for 5 people; MYOB Business Pro is A$70 a month after its offer period and AccountRight Plus A$165, both with STP and BAS lodgment; Zoho Books Standard is A$16.50 a month billed annually, including GST. Reckon One sells separate accounting and payroll plans with data hosted on Australian servers.
Common questions
What accounting software is used in Australia?+
Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, Reckon and Zoho Books all sell Australian plans with GST tracking and BAS lodgment. MYOB and Reckon are Australian products; Hnry offers a tax service for sole traders at 1% plus GST of self-employed income, capped at A$1,500 plus GST a year.
Does accounting software need to support Single Touch Payroll?+
If you have employees, yes. Payroll software that supports STP sends tax and super information to the ATO each time you pay staff.
When does a business have to register for GST in Australia?+
When its GST turnover reaches A$75,000, or A$150,000 for a non-profit. Registration is due within 21 days of knowing the threshold will be passed.
How much is MYOB in Australia?+
MYOB Business Pro is A$70 a month and AccountRight Plus A$165 a month after the offer period, and Lite is A$315 a year. Payroll on Pro costs A$5 a month per employee.
Accounting and payroll software in Australia
QuickBooks Australia lists GST tracking and BAS e-lodgment on all four plans, with QuickBooks Payroll powered by Employment Hero as an add-on.
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Intuit QuickBooksSmall business accounting covering books, invoicing and payroll.Profile →More software for Australia
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