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Choosing Payroll Software for Your Small Business in Australia (2026 Guide)

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…

Understanding Payday Super: What Businesses Need to Know Before 1 July 2026

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…

Choosing Payroll Software for Your Small Business in Australia (2025 Guide)

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 Reasons for this dissatisfaction could be outdated systems, poor usability, and a lack of compliance support.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,…

STP Exemption for Closely Held Payees: 2026 Updated Guide

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)…

Your Essential Guide to Register for Single Touch Payroll

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…

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…

STP Phase 2 Employer Guide: A Simple Explanation

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…

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…

Calculating the Cost of Workers’ Compensation Insurance

“Expect the unexpected.”  Unfortunately, despite your best efforts to safeguard your employees in the workplace, accidents still happen.  And when they do, you want to feel confident that your team is cared for without jeopardising your business’s health.  This guide will uncover how to calculate the cost of workers’ compensation insurance so your business stays…

2026 Tax Brackets Australia: A Fresh Look at the New Rates and What They Mean for You

Feeling the squeeze from rising prices, housing costs, and everyday expenses? You’re not alone. The good news is that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has introduced updated 2026 tax brackets in Australia, helping more Australian taxpayers keep a little extra in their pocket this financial year. The Australian Government will implement personal income tax cuts…