Do I declare the money I make through Blys on my tax return?

As the owner of your own mobile practice, you must declare all income you make through your own business - including clients you see through the Blys platform - to the relevant taxation office. (ATO in Australia, IRS in the US.)

For your tax return, you claim the entire amount of each job done as your income (e.g. $119 for a 60min massage), and claim the fee that you pay to Blys to use our booking platform as a tax-deductible business expense.

If you're registered for GST;

• Please note that the earnings you make through Blys platform already include GST
• Make sure you've added your current GST status to your Blys account (under "Business" section). (See How do I add and update my services and qualifications?)

For additional information on how tax works for massage therapists, check out the How Tax Works For Massage Therapists page for a comprehensive guideline.

Other resources:

• https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/income-deductions-and-concessions/sharing-economy-and-tax/providing-services

If you need help with your tax returns, check out: https://help.getblys.com.au/support/solutions/articles/33000273128-how-does-hnry-work-

If you have any questions, please speak with your accountant or contact us at [email protected] and we’ll do the best we can to help.

Disclaimer: This is not a tax advice. Please seek professional advice from an accredited tax professional.