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SUPERANNUATION BENEFIT NOMINATIONS
It’s not really something that we like to talk about but, having said that, let’s...
FRANCHISING IS NOT A DIRTY WORD!
There has been an increase in demand for quality franchises which has been fuelled by...
Getting the most out of meetings
“We’re having too many %$*# meetings!”  We all hate them, but no matter if it...
What is an audit ?
When I finished high school and got my “O” level results (TEE to the very...
1 in 3 …. do you like those odds? Life Insurance – worth it?
1 in 3 ….do you like those odds?  Talking about winning Lotto, you probably do! In...
4 methods to claim your motor vehicle expenses and increase your refund
Do you perform errands from your workplace in your own vehicle? Do you use your...
Single touch payroll
Another step towards simplifying payroll reporting obligations for your business As accountants and bookkeepers are...
Three annoying taxes that businesses forget
Mention the word ‘Tax” to anybody and they instantly think of Income Tax – the...
Ethics in technology
Ethics in technology – there is a trend towards consumers using businesses who can demonstrate...
Superannuation and young Australians
Does the word superannuation send you to sleep like a multitude of young to middle...
A negative sentiment on negative gearing
Negative gearing has always been thought of as a handy tax break. However, amongst the...
‘ALARMING’ UNDERINSURANCE OF SMSF TRUSTEES
Almost 85 per cent of SMSF members aged 18 to 64 do not hold life...

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Payday Super: What Employers Need to Know Before 1 July 2026
From 1 July 2026, one of the most significant payroll compliance changes in recent years...
Federal Budget 2026 Explained: Tax, Property & Business Changes
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  21 March: Lodge and pay February 2026 monthly business activity statement. 31 March :  Lodge...
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Major changes announced to controversial super tax
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Key Dates – November 2025
21 November: Lodge and pay October monthly activity statement. 21 November: Due date for...
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Official Statement – New ATO correspondence system
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