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Xero JAX Update 2025
JAX is Xero’s new AI-driven assistant designed to automate everyday bookkeeping tasks and provide practical business insights. It understands how your business operates, learns from your data, and helps you take action — whether it’s reconciling transactions,...
Holiday FBT Guide 2025–26: What to Know Before You Celebrate
The festive season is fast approaching, and workplaces across Australia are gearing up for end-of-year lunches, parties, and well-earned rewards. It’s a time to recognise your team’s hard work and wrap up the year on a positive note, but before the celebrations begin,...
Why Dual Cab Utes Aren’t Automatically FBT-Free
Dual cab utes are a common sight in many Australian businesses as they are practical, durable, and often serve both work and personal needs. However, when a work vehicle is also used as a family car, the tax implications can become complicated. The ATO continues to...
Main Residence Exemption: What You Need to Know
When you sell your home, you may be able to disregard capital gains tax (CGT) under the main residence exemption. While this sounds straightforward, the rules are more complex than many expect. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has recently reminded taxpayers and...
Staying Smart with Your Superannuation
The start of a new financial year is a natural time to review your superannuation and consider whether it is supporting your long-term goals. It is also a period when many people begin thinking about fund performance, consolidation, or seeking financial planning...
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...
