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You can claim GST credits for most business purchases. However, there are some things that are GST-free or that you can’t claim for various reasons.

• If your suppliers aren’t registered for GST, you can’t claim GST credits. That applies even if they give you a tax invoice with an ABN and GST amount on it.

• Use the ABN Lookup online tool to check if your suppliers are registered for GST. It’s also available in the ATO app.

• Things such basic foods, some medical goods or services and other items are GST-free.

• Check your tax invoices and only claim the amount of GST shown.

• If you use an item for both personal and business use, you can only claim the business portion.

• There is no GST on wages you pay to staff.

• There are also some property transactions where you can’t claim GST credits. For example, you can’t claim GST credits when buying a property using the margin scheme or build-to-rent developments.

As part of your record keeping, remember to keep your tax invoices.

Registered tax agents and BAS agents can help you with your tax.

Next step:

• Search ABN LookupExternal Link

See also:

• Claiming GST credits

• GST-free sales

• Tax invoices

• GST and property

• ATO app