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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...
Getting Car Fringe Benefits: When FBT Applies (and When It Doesn’t)
For many employers, providing a vehicle to employees is simply part of doing business. But if not handled carefully, it can quickly become a Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) headache. With the ATO keeping a close eye on car-related perks, it’s crucial to understand exactly...
Payroll Returns to Xero Ignite and Grow Plans
If you’re a small business owner using Xero, you may remember the shake-up to plan structures last year. While the intention was to simplify the lineup, many users—especially those with just a few employees or who simply needed to pay themselves—found the changes a...
ATO Focus Area in 2025: What Small Businesses Need to Know
The ATO has released its latest compliance focus areas for 2025 — highlighting where small businesses often go wrong — and how to stay ahead of the curve. Whether you’re a sole trader, contractor, or managing a growing team, knowing what’s on the ATO’s radar can help...
