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According to the ATO’s Commissioner of Taxation 2023-24 Annual Report, Australia’s collectable tax debt totalled $52.8 billion by June 30, 2024. It’s estimated that as much as $35 billion of that debt is owed by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Are you one of them? From July 1, 2025, the ATO is stepping up its…
According to the 2024 Australian Payroll Survey by the Australian Payroll Association, 24.1% of employers surveyed were unsatisfied with their payroll technology. Reasons for this dissatisfaction could be outdated systems, poor usability, and a lack of compliance support. What about the effects? Being unsatisfied with your payroll technology can lead to costly errors, wasted time,…
Let’s face it: payroll has never been anyone’s favourite part of running a business! But Single Touch Payroll (STP) is not just another admin task—it’s the law. If your business (or the business you manage payroll or bookkeeping for) has employees—whether one or one hundred—you must report certain payroll information directly to the ATO every…
A lot of real estate and legal jargon gets thrown around when buying a property. If you’re buying for the first time, it can be confusing and overwhelming. Have you heard your real estate agent mention the “exchange of contracts”? This is one of the most crucial steps in securing your new home. What is…
You’re great at running your store: keeping customers happy, managing stock, and making sales. But when it comes to accounting, it’s a different story. One look at your financial reports, and you’re thinking, Why does this all look like a foreign language? If you’ve ever struggled with inventory numbers that don’t match, profit margins that…
STP Phase 2 has been in place for a while now, but are you fully across what it means for your business? Many employers have transitioned, but some are still catching up or are unsure if they’re meeting all the reporting obligations. While this phase of Single Touch Payroll (STP) will make your life easier…
When you’re gearing up for an auction, one number holds the power to seal the deal—the reserve price. What is a reserve price at auction? It’s the lowest amount a seller will accept for their property at auction. If bidding doesn’t hit this figure, the property won’t sell, and the seller can negotiate with interested…
When dreams of owning a home, buying a new car, or starting a business hinge on securing a suitable loan, guarantors can play a pivotal role. But before you agree to become a guarantor, you must understand the full scope of what you’re signing up for. Taking on this role is about much more than…
Whether you’re a savvy online startup or a seasoned e-commerce seller, as a digital entrepreneur, you know that financial fuel is essential for your business to take off. But cash isn’t always easy to come by! So we’ve got the lowdown on the top financing options tailored to online businesses like yours. What Is a…
Whether you’re an Aussie business owner or an employee, you’re not likely to forget the end of financial year (EOFY) date! It can bring a flurry of paperwork, stress over meeting tax deadlines, and the challenge of getting all your financial records up to scratch. That’s a lot of pressure, making sure everything is perfectly…