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2026-27 Federal Budget was ambitious, announcing significant reforms to capital gains tax and negative gearing in a bid to support home ownership and improve the fairness of the tax system.

On 1 July 2026, the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) will close permanently as part of the Payday Super reforms. With only a few months left, employers still using the SBSCH need to find an alternative option, and soon.

The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year ends on 31 March. We’ve outlined the hot spots for employers and employees.

Your balance sheet is a key financial statement to understand. So we’ve highlighted five ways your balance sheet can keep you informed about your financial health. #balancesheet #accounts #businesstips

A Bank reconciliation involves a comparison of your sales and expense records against the record your bank has. It is a critical financial process to identify and rectify any discrepancies or errors between your internal financial records with the transactions recorded in your bank statement.

Which is more important? Cashflow or profit? We’ll explain why getting in control of your cash is vital for the stability and continued success of your business. #businessadvice #SmallBusiness #profit #cashflow

Research shows nearly half of Baby Boomer business owners are planning to exit in the next 1 to 5 years. But do you have a succession plan in place to guide this exit?

Making time to look over your financial reports each month is an important task for any business owner. We can give you an overview of what reports you'll need to help you build a thriving business.

From August 2025, the ATO will progressively include ‘Debts on Hold' in taxpayers' account balances. These are debts the ATO previously paused collection on. The ATO is looking to collect payment of these tax debts (e.g., by offsetting any refunds or credits otherwise owed to the relevant taxpayer). 

Your Cost of Sales (CoS) is a vital financial metric to understand. We’ve highlighted 5 important ways that CoS impacts on your operational efficiency and your financial health. #CoS #costofsale #businesstips

Payday super is due to begin in July 2026. Is your payroll process ready? We’ve outlined the key requirements and how payday super could impact your small business. #paydaysuper #superannuation #businesstips

Australian Labor party (ALP) will form the government for a second consecutive term after winning the Federal election with majority seats. We have summarised for you, all tax measures proposed by the ALP throughout their federal election campaign.

It’s now a criminal offence to intentionally underpay your employees. Here’s the lowdown on the new Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code and what it means for your business. #wages #payroll #businesstips

The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year ends on 31 March. We’ve outlined the hot spots for employers and employees.

FBT updates and problem areas

•        FBT exemption for electric cars
•        Providing equipment to work from home
•        Does FBT apply to your contractors?
•        Reducing the FBT record keeping burden
•        The top FBT risk areas

The ATO has advised that it will acquire rental bond data from state and territory rental bond regulators bi-annually for the 2023–24 through to the 2025–26 financial years.

The end of year is fast approaching, meaning gifts and parties become part of your business. We’re here, as always to remind you of your tax obligations and to assist in your decision making.

From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay their employees' super at the same time as their salary and wages.

The ATO will conduct a data matching program to acquire property management data from property management software companies for 2018-19 through to 2025-26.

If you’re thinking about setting up a self-managed superannuation fund, here are five key areas to be aware of when managing your fund. #SMSF #superannuation

The 2024–25 Federal Budget is out, here are the highlights sharing what you need to know for you financial year ahead #FederalBudget2024

Tax time 2024 is fast approaching and with many individuals still working from home partially or completely, this quick guide can assist you with completing the calculations for claiming the deduction. #expenses #homeoffice

The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year ends on 31 March. We’ve outlined the hot spots for employers and employees.

The ATO is reminding businesses to lodge any overdue taxable payments annual reports for 2022-23 or prior years, by 22 March to avoid being penalised. 

Tax may be boring, but smart use of tax planning is a superb way to help your company do more with your money. #tax #accounting #businesstips #tax #taxplanning