SKC Accounting

Partnership Tax Returns

Tax Reporting When Two or More People Run a Business Together

Knowledge. Clarity. Confidence.

A partnership generally reports the financial results of the business through a Partnership Tax Return.

The partnership itself generally does not pay income tax in the same way as a company.

Instead, the partners report their respective shares of the partnership result in their own tax returns.

Who Is This Service For?

Our services may suit:

  • small-business partnerships

  • family partnerships

  • professional partnerships

  • trading partnerships

  • investment partnerships

  • partnerships needing ongoing accounting and taxation support.

How SKC Accounting Can Help

Depending on your circumstances, we may assist with:

  • reviewing partnership records

  • financial statements

  • partnership income and expenses

  • preparing the Partnership Tax Return

  • partner allocation information

  • relevant deduction review

  • ATO correspondence where required

  • explaining taxation obligations

  • identifying future tax-planning matters.

Why Clear Records Matter

When several people are involved in the same business, clear accounting information becomes even more important.

Partners should be able to understand:

  • how the business performed

  • what each person's interest is

  • what profits or losses have been allocated

  • what information will flow into their individual tax affairs.

Common Questions

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Does the partnership itself normally pay income tax?

Generally, the partnership reports its results and the individual partners report their respective shares.

Can you prepare the partners' individual tax returns too?

Where appropriate, yes. This can make the overall tax process more coordinated.

Partnerships Often Also Need

Service Delivery Disclosure

SKC Accounting Financial & Advisory Services Pty Ltd trading as SKC Accounting is a licensee of Platinum Accounting Australia Pty Ltd (Platinum). Platinum is a Registered Tax Agent (Tax Agent No. 24683431). Tax agent services, including the preparation, review and lodgement of tax returns, and BAS/GST services requiring registered-agent authority, are provided through Platinum under the applicable engagement arrangements. For more information, please visit Platinum Accounting Australia.

Let’s Talk About Your Business

A useful first conversation starts with what your business does, what is creating pressure and what you would like to improve. Book a Complimentary Initial Consultation to discuss the support that may suit your circumstances.