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Being unsatisfied with your payroll technology can lead to costly errors, wasted time, and an increased risk of non-compliance with ATO requirements. Choosing the right payroll software for your small business in Australia is clearly crucial! It can save time, lessen stress, and keep you confidently on top of your obligations. As payroll specialists here…
A major shift is coming to how Australian employers manage super contributions in the form of Payday Superannuation, or simply Payday Super. The payday super reforms are legislative changes designed to improve the frequency of superannuation payments, address unpaid super, and streamline compliance for businesses. From 1 July 2026, all employers will be legally required…
You’ve just finished your tax return at tax time. The hard part is done. But then you look at the pile of receipts, invoices, and digital files you’ve gathered over the past year. Now you’re wondering: Do I have to keep all of this? It’s a common dilemma. Individuals, sole traders, and small business owners…
Think October 31st is your tax deadline? Not always! If you lodge your own return, yes, October 31 is usually the cut-off. But if you go through a registered tax agent, you might have a much later deadline. When is the last day to do a tax return to avoid late penalties and stay on…
Tax season is upon us! Are there legitimate ways you can save money on your tax bill this year? There could be! Smart tax planning isn’t about finding loopholes; it’s about knowing how to make the most of the ATO rules that apply to you. If you want to know how to save on tax…
When it comes to managing your tax and superannuation obligations, two areas that often cause confusion are the rules that the ATO have set for cryptocurrency and Superannuation Guarantee Charge (SGC) penalties. Both can have serious financial consequences if misunderstood, so it’s important to be clear on how the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) treats cryptocurrency,…
Unlike the well-known individual tax return deadline of October 31, your company’s tax return deadline can vary. When are company tax returns due? That depends on your company’s size, tax status, and whether or not you’ve been granted extensions. Keeping track of due dates can be a hassle with everything else you’ve got going on…
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…
If you operate a family business, trust, or small company where wages often go to directors, family members, closely held employees, or company beneficiaries, you’ve likely come across the term “STP exemption for closely held payees.” These are examples of affected employees whose payments are subject to specific reporting requirements. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO)…
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…