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ATO’s 2026 Compliance Program
The ATO has had a couple of programs running over the past few years targeting Australia’s wealthiest private groups. They kicked off with the Top 500 program ...
Surcharging Changes
From 1 October 2026, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will ban surcharges on debit, credit, and prepaid card payments across EFT, POS, Visa, and Mastercard. ...
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) measures for accountants
Just to keep us busy, AUSTRAC, the government agency fighting financial crime, decided to make it a legal obligation for accountants who provide services around ...
Payday Super Is Coming: What It Means for Your Business.
In short: Super every payday – not every quarter. From 1 July 2026, employers will need to pay their employees’ superannuation at the same time as wages, inste ...
Budget Breakdown 2026
Don’t restructure anything yet! It’s been a bit chaotic since Budget night. Wild headlines and dodgy case studies from reporters. All this before we have eve ...
Budget 2025 – What’s In It?
What’s in it for Individuals & Families? Flat White tax cuts — but not until July 2026 · The bottom tax bracket (from $18,201 to $45,000) drops from 16% t ...
What is the Difference Between Employees and Contractors, and Why Does it Matter?
There are key differences between employees and contractors, and as with most things, there’s pros & cons for both. Understanding the obligations for your c ...
3 Reasons You Should Have a Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) and 3 Reasons You Shouldn’t.
When it comes to your money, goals and life situation, no two set of circumstances are the same. There’s always a lot to consider - you want to be sure you’re m ...
Ensuring Tax Compliance for Your Rental Property
Be prepared come tax time so you don't fall on the side of the ATO's auditing targets. Perhaps you’ve heard the news about the Australian Taxation Office (A ...