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2025 Recordkeeping Essentials for Home Office Tax Claims
If you're working from home in 2025, whether as a sole trader or employee, good recordkeeping is more important than ever. The ATO has signalled that home office claims are under closer scrutiny, and without proper documentation, even well-intentioned deductions can...
ATO Focus Key Areas for 2025
The ATO’s compliance activities in 2025 continue to be guided by one key principle: data-led, risk-based enforcement. With expanded third-party reporting and greater integration across government systems, the ATO is now better equipped to identify inconsistencies in...
Xero Tips to Kick Off the New Financial Year
The start of a new financial year is the perfect time to reset, refresh, and build better habits—especially when it comes to your bookkeeping. If you’re using Xero for your business, a few proactive steps now can save you time and stress down the line. Here are some...
2025 – 2026 Tax Changes You Need to Know
As the 2025–26 financial year gets underway, it’s essential for small businesses and sole traders to stay on top of several important changes affecting tax treatment, payroll, superannuation, and compliance obligations. Below is a summary of the latest updates now in...
How to Recognise and Avoid Phishing Emails & SMS
If your inbox has felt more suspicious than usual lately, you’re not imagining it. There’s been a sharp increase in phishing emails making the rounds, targeting individuals and businesses with scams that look increasingly professional. These emails often impersonate...
2025 EOFY is Approaching, Make Sure You’ve Covered These
As we approach the end of the 2024–2025 financial year, now is the time for sole traders and small business owners to take a final look at their tax position and ensure everything is in order before 30 June. A few simple actions over the next few weeks could make a...
Streamline Payroll with Xero’s New Inclusive Plans
Following the updates we mentioned in our previous blog, Xero’s revised business plans are now live—and the return of built-in payroll is here! Small businesses on the Ignite and Grow plans can now access payroll for 1 or 2 employees at no extra cost, along with...
Your Checklist of Claimable Rental Property Expenses
Owning a rental property comes with its fair share of expenses—but many of them can be claimed at tax time. Knowing what you can deduct not only helps you stay compliant with the ATO, but also gives your cash flow a healthy boost. Here’s a practical, easy-to-follow...
Audit Shield: Smart Protection for Your Tax Affairs
Managing your tax affairs comes with its fair share of responsibilities—but worrying about the cost of professional fees during an audit or review shouldn’t be one of them. That’s where Audit Shield steps in. Think of it as a financial safety net that lets you stay...
How to Stay on Top of Your Tax Notices with myGov
The ATO has moved much of its communication online — which means if you’re still waiting for a tax notice in the mail, you might be missing something important. Today, most tax-related correspondence is delivered through your myGov account, and if it's linked to the...
