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Flood Assistance for Queensland and NSW small businessesIn response to Cyclone Alfred and the major flooding in QLD and NSW, several grants and disaster relief payments have been made available to...

Practice Update March 2025 How to master employer obligations in 2025 Taxpayers who employ staff should remember the following important dates and obligations: Fringe benefits tax ('FBT') 31 March...

ATO shifts non-compliant small businesses to monthly GSTThe Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced that from 1 April 2025, it will be moving around 3,500 small businesses with a history of...

Reminder about casual employment changesCasual employment rules changed on 26 August 2024. These changes include new pathways to permanent employment that start on 26 February 2025.  Casual changes...

Myth: I will go to jail if I underpay my staffMany employers fear any payroll mistake could land them in jail. However, the legislation addresses only “intentional” underpayments. While honest...

Division 7A Myths Debunked: Avoid Costly Tax MistakesDivision 7A of the Australian tax law is often misunderstood, leading to costly mistakes for private companies and their shareholders. Here, we...

Unable to get New Employees Super Fund Details?When hiring a new employee, if they don’t provide you with their super fund details, you can check with the ATO for their existing ‘stapled’ fund...

Costly Email Scam Leaves Business Paying Twice: How to Protect YoursA recent court case highlights the risks of Business Email Compromise, where scammers trick businesses into fraudulent payments....

Understanding TPAR RequirementsThe Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) is a key compliance requirement for businesses in certain industries that engage contractors. It helps the Australian...

Xero Updates for Reprocessing Failed or Returned Auto Super PaymentsXero has introduced key updates to make the reprocessing of failed or returned auto super payments faster and more efficient....

Fuel Tax Credit Rates in Australia: 3rd February - 30th June 2025The Australian government has announced updated fuel tax credit rates for businesses, effective from 3 February 2025 to 30 June 2025....

How Donald Trump's Presidency Reshapes Australia's Business Landscape and FutureHow Donald Trump’s Presidency Shapes Australia’s Future and Business LandscapeDonald Trump's presidency brings...