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STP Reporting for Closely Held Payees: Your 2025 Guide

If you run a family business, trust, or small company where wages often stay within the inner circle, you’re likely familiar with the phrase “STP exemption for closely held payees”. The ATO used to offer a full Single Touch Payroll exemption for these payees, but now you’re required to report their wages and payments through…

Is Superannuation Paid on Workers’ Compensation in Australia?

If you’re off work with an injury and receiving workers’ compensation, you might worry about whether your superannuation is still growing while you’re focusing on getting better. It’s a common point of confusion. Employees often don’t know what they’re entitled to, and many employers are unsure of their obligations. This guide is for both employees…

What You Need To Know About Total Reportable Fringe Benefits

Are you considering a job that offers more than just a salary? Perks like a company car or gym membership can make a job offer much more tempting! Before signing the contract, you must understand the Total Reportable Fringe Benefits Amount (TRFBA). While you don’t pay income tax directly on your TRFBA, it can impact…

What Is a Settlement Date?

You’ve found your dream home; now you’re eagerly waiting for the big day—settlement day!  What is a settlement date?  It’s the agreed-upon day when you pay the property’s purchase price in full, ownership transfers, the seller hands over the keys, and your homeownership journey truly begins. How Is the Settlement Date Decided? During the contract…

What is Depreciation? A Hack for Business Owners

Think you’re getting the most out of your business assets? If you’re not using depreciation, you could be leaving money on the table—and the tax office certainly won’t send it back! Depreciation is a powerful tool that reduces your business’s taxable income and boosts its bottom line.  What is depreciation, and how can it help…

When to Pay Capital Gains Tax on Property – Avoid the Pitfalls

Thinking of selling an investment or business property? Between finding the right buyer and sorting out paperwork, who wants to worry about getting hit with an unexpected tax bill? Knowing when to pay Capital Gains Tax on property means avoiding nasty surprises, keeping the tax office happy, and—most importantly—pocketing more of your well-deserved profit from…

Best Payroll Software for Accountants

Looking for payroll software that doesn’t just work but works for you?  As an accountant, your time is precious, your payroll processes need precision, and your clients expect perfect results. The right payroll software can deliver such results efficiently and seamlessly! But with so many options on the market, which one is the best fit…

Streamline Payroll With Our Simplified Calculator

Are you tired of complex payroll calculations? Say goodbye to this headache thanks to our user-friendly payroll calculator that simplifies the process for you.  This calculator uses the latest Australian Taxation Office payroll formulas to help you efficiently calculate your employees’ wages, taxes, and deductions with less chance of costly errors, as manual calculations are…

The Essential Single Touch Payroll Checklist

Running a business in Australia? Then you know how vital it is to keep your payroll in check.  It’s not just about ticking boxes for the tax man; it’s about steering clear of pesky fines and keeping your business running smoothly. Plus, it’s how you show your team they’re valued- by paying them correctly and…

Actuary vs Accountant: Key Differences Explained

If the finance world were a superhero movie, in one corner, you’d have the Actuary, master of foreseeing financial risk. In the other, the Accountant, guardian of financial health and stability! Both deal with finances and are superheroes in their own right, but their powers are quite different.  Let’s find out the actuary vs accountant…