Australian Fringe Benefits Tax Return

Managing your fringe benefits tax obligations doesn't need to be complicated. This Australian Fringe Benefits Tax Return template helps employers accurately calculate car fringe benefits, determine reportable amounts, and prepare documentation for ATO lodgement—all in one streamlined form.

Designed specifically for Australian businesses navigating FBT compliance, this template walks you through the essential calculations for car fringe benefits (including the statutory formula and operating cost methods), captures reportable fringe benefits amounts for employees, and ensures you have all the necessary information ready for your FBT return submission.

Perfect for accountants, payroll managers, HR teams, and business owners who need to maintain accurate FBT records and meet ATO deadlines. The form includes conditional logic to show relevant calculation methods based on your fringe benefit types, making it simple to capture the right data without unnecessary complexity.

Once submitted, use Stepper (stepper.io) to automate your FBT workflow—route calculations to your accounting team for review, trigger reminders for lodgement deadlines, update your accounting software, and maintain a complete audit trail of all FBT documentation. You can also use Papersign (papersign.com) to capture employee acknowledgements of their reportable fringe benefits amounts before finalising your return.

With Paperform's calculation engine, you can build in the statutory percentages, base values, and operating cost formulas to provide real-time estimates as you complete the form. All submissions are securely stored and can integrate directly with your accounting systems, HR platforms, or ATO lodgement software via Stepper, Zapier, or webhooks.

Whether you're preparing your annual FBT return, calculating employee reportable amounts, or maintaining comprehensive records for ATO compliance, this template provides a professional, efficient solution that keeps your tax obligations on track.