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Version 1 • Last updated 7/30/2026

Business Name: [BUSINESS NAME]

Financial Year: [START DATE] to [END DATE]

1. Assumptions

  • Inflation Rate: [e.g. 3.0%]
  • Growth Target: [e.g. 5.0%]
  • Planned Capital Expenses: [List items, e.g. New Ute, Website Redesign]

2. Revenue Forecast

MonthProduct/Service SalesOther IncomeTotal Revenue (excl. GST)
[MONTH 1]$[0.00]$[0.00]$[0.00]
[MONTH 2]$[0.00]$[0.00]$[0.00]
[MONTH 3]$[0.00]$[0.00]$[0.00]
............
TOTAL YEAR$[0.00]$[0.00]$[0.00]

3. Direct Costs (Cost of Goods Sold)

MonthMaterialsSubcontractorsDirect LabourOther Direct Costs
[MONTH 1]$[0.00]$[0.00]$[0.00]$[0.00]
[MONTH 2]$[0.00]$[0.00]$[0.00]$[0.00]
TOTAL YEAR$[0.00]$[0.00]$[0.00]$[0.00]

4. Operating Expenses (Overheads)

Expense CategoryMonthly AmountAnnual Amount
Rent / Lease$[0.00]$[0.00]
Utilities (Electricity, Water)$[0.00]$[0.00]
Insurance (Public Liability, Tool)$[0.00]$[0.00]
Advertising & Marketing$[0.00]$[0.00]
Vehicle Running Costs (Fuel, Rego)$[0.00]$[0.00]
Accounting & Legal Fees$[0.00]$[0.00]
Software Subscriptions$[0.00]$[0.00]
Communications (Phone, Internet)$[0.00]$[0.00]
Office Supplies$[0.00]$[0.00]
TOTAL OVERHEADS$[0.00]

5. Labour & Payroll (Wages)

ItemMonthly CostAnnual Cost
Gross Wages (Excl. Super)$[0.00]$[0.00]
Superannuation (11%)$[0.00]$[0.00]
WorkCover / Workers Comp$[0.00]$[0.00]
Payroll Tax (If applicable)$[0.00]$[0.00]
TOTAL LABOUR COST$[0.00]

6. Profit & Loss Summary

ItemAnnual Amount
Total Revenue$[0.00]
Less: Direct Costs$([0.00])
GROSS PROFIT$[0.00]
Less: Operating Expenses$([0.00])
Less: Labour Costs$([0.00])
NET PROFIT BEFORE TAX$[0.00]
Less: Income Tax Provision (Est.)$([0.00])
NET PROFIT AFTER TAX$[0.00]

7. Cash Flow Projection

MonthOpening CashNet Cash FlowClosing Cash
[MONTH 1]$[0.00]$[0.00]$[0.00]
[MONTH 2]$[0.00]$[0.00]$[0.00]

8. Tax Obligations

Tax TypeFrequencyEstimated Annual Payment
GSTQuarterly$[0.00]
PAYG WithholdingQuarterly$[0.00]
Income TaxAnnually$[0.00]

9. Sign-off

Prepared By: [NAME] Date: [DATE] Approved By: [NAME] Date: [DATE]

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About this Template

Part of the Budget Forecast document collection

Document Type

Budget Forecast

A Budget Forecast is a financial estimate of future income and expenses. It helps Australian businesses and tradespeople plan for growth, manage cash flow and meet tax obligations.

Complexity

moderate

Format

spreadsheet