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Get Your Business Ready for Payday Super
March 11th, 2026If you’re used to paying super quarterly, Payday Super will be one of the most significant payroll changes your business has faced in years. From 1 July 2026, superannuation contributions must be paid at the same time as your employees’ wages and received by their super fund within seven business days. For many business owners,read more
Design an Employee Share Scheme (ESS) That Actually Works
March 5th, 2026In today’s competitive labour market, retaining high-performing people is one of the greatest challenges facing Australian business owners. Salary alone is rarely enough. Senior leaders and high-potential employees increasingly want a stake in the business they’re helping to build. An Employee Share Scheme (ESS) can be a powerful way to align performance with long-term value,read more
Your 2025-26 Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Preparation Checklist
February 26th, 2026As we approach the end of the 2025–26 Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year on 31 March 2026, now is the time for preparation and to take control of your obligations. FBT can become complex for some businesses, especially where vehicles, travel, entertainment, hybrid work arrangements and employee reimbursements, or a mix of these, are involved.read more
New ATO Rental Property Guidance
January 15th, 2026New ATO Rental Property Guidance - What You Need to Know Owning a rental property has long been seen as a reliable way to build wealth, generate income, and diversify your financial position. As you’ll be aware, however, they do come with additional tax obligations. In November 2025, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released Draftread more
Unlocking Growth: How Australian Businesses Can Maximise R&D Tax Incentives
December 3rd, 2025Innovation is a key driver of growth in Australia’s business landscape, yet many organisations underestimate just how much of their work may qualify for R&D Tax Incentives (R&DTI). While some assume it applies only to high-tech labs or cutting-edge inventions, the R&DTI is intentionally broad, designed to reward businesses undertaking genuine experimentation and problem-solving toread more
SBSCH Is Closing: What Employers Must Do Now
October 23rd, 2025If you currently use the ATO’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH), change is coming. As part of Australia’s proposed Payday Super reforms, the SBSCH has closed to new registrations as of 1 October 2025, then closing fully and will stop accepting contributions from 1 July 2026 (existing users can keep using it up toread more
Director Penalty Notice (DPN) – Another ATO Compliance Crackdown
September 22nd, 2025The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is turning up the heat on directors, with the number of Director Penalty Notices (DPNs) surging as small business debt surpasses $100 billion as of March 2025. Enforcement through DPNs is occurring at an unprecedented rate – jumping from 26,702 in FY23–24 to more than 84,000 in FY24–25. For companyread more
Section 100A and More – Trusts Under the ATO’s Microscope
September 17th, 2025Section 100A and More – Trusts Under the ATO’s Microscope - What You Need to Know In recent years, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has significantly intensified its focus on family trusts, particularly in the wake of reforms and clarified guidance around section 100A reimbursement agreements. With more stringent compliance expectations, sharper audit activity, andread more
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