Before you lodge your return, make sure you haven't missed anything. Even one missed deduction, GST slip, or last-minute oversight can cost your small business more than it should.
The UniSC Tax Clinic, in partnership with the City of Moreton Bay Business Boost Initiative, is running a practical two-hour workshop for small business owners in the City of Moreton Bay. The workshop is designed to help you before you lodge your return.
Workshop details
Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026
Time: 10am–12pm
Location: UniSC Moreton Bay, 1 Moreton Parade, Petrie QLD
Format: In-person, interactive (places limited)
What you'll learn
Led by Dr Leanda Garvie, this workshop will help you identify and avoid the common tax traps that can quietly cost small businesses money, while making sure you don't miss the quick wins available to you.
Topics covered include:
- Common tax mistakes small businesses make and how to avoid them
- Identifying and understanding deductions you can claim
- Reviewing record-keeping practices and effective bookkeeping systems
- Making sense of ATO communications, including critical dates and deadlines, myGov alerts, letters and notifications
- What’s new in the 2025-2026 tax year and what do the recent tax announcement mean for your business.
- Where and how to seek professional assistance before lodging
- Support services available through the UniSC Tax Clinic and ATO resources
The workshop is practical and jargon-free, with examples drawn from real small business scenarios. There will also be time for your questions.
Who should attend
This workshop is designed for:
- Sole traders and small business owners in the City of Moreton Bay
- Employees with a side business
- People considering starting a small business
You don't need any prior tax knowledge to attend. Just bring your questions.
Registration
Places are limited to ensure an interactive learning environment. To secure your place, complete the registration form below.
Can't make it in August?
A second small business workshop is scheduled for Tuesday 29 September 2026, focusing on longer-term tax strategy and planning for the new financial year. Further details will be made available closer to the date.
About the presenter
Dr Leanda Garvie is a Lecturer in Accounting at the UniSC School of Business and Creative Industries. Before joining UniSC in 2017, Leanda worked as a practising accountant for a range of businesses across the Sunshine Coast, including a large multinational company.
She holds a PhD from UniSC and was awarded the UniSC Business School Learning and Teaching Award in 2019.
Leanda brings a clear, practical approach to tax education and has a strong track record of translating accounting concepts for non-specialist audiences.
City of Moreton Bay Business Boost Initiative
This workshop is supported by the City of Moreton Bay Business Boost Initiative, which sponsors UniSC Tax Clinic workshops for small businesses across the Moreton Bay region.
Legal disclaimer: This session is information only, delivered by UniSC academics. Please seek professional tax and financial advice as required.