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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…

    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…

    How Much Tax Do You Pay on an Investment Property in Australia?

    An investment property can help build serious wealth, but if you don’t manage the tax side properly, you could end up handing over more cash to the ATO than you need to. If you’re confused about how much tax you’ll pay on your investment property, you’re not alone. From rental income to capital gains tax,…

    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…

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      ATO Crypto Rules and SGC Penalties: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know

      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,…

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      When Are Company Tax Returns Due in Australia?

      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…

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      Understanding Eligibility for the Main Residence Exemption

      Selling a property in Australia can come with significant tax consequences, especially when it involves Capital Gains Tax (CGT). However, homeowners may be eligible for the main residence exemption, which can reduce or even eliminate any CGT liability on the sale of their primary home. Claiming the main residence exemption requires meeting specific conditions and…