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Providing benefits to employees for electric cars?
As an employer, you previously needed to pay FBT on electric cars provided to your employees. From 1 July 2022, you will now be exempt...
Jan 25, 20231 min read


The four-day week is gaining momentum – could it boost your business?
Evidence is mounting for the success of the four-day week – high productivity, happier team members and lower overheads. But there are...
Jan 24, 20232 min read


Your December 2022 quarter superannuation guarantee contribution is due soon
Prepare now for your quarterly superannuation guarantee (SG) contribution lodgement and payment. Things to review before finalising the...
Jan 14, 20231 min read


Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave – New Entitlement Rules
Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave becomes an entitlement for employees in 2023. All employees (including casuals) can access this...
Dec 21, 20222 min read


All three stages of Xero’s STP Phase 2 roll out are now available – it’s time to make the transition
Over recent months, we’ve been keeping you updated on Xero’s Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 roll out. This will see your business build on...
Dec 2, 20223 min read


Employees and the Holiday Season – What You Need to Know
Have you got a plan for staff annual leave and public holidays? There are rules to follow on entitlements for public holidays, shutdowns...
Nov 28, 20222 min read


Minimum Wages Increase from 1st October 2022
Minimum wages in 10 awards in the aviation, tourism and hospitality sectors increased from 1 October 2022. The increase happens from the...
Oct 19, 20221 min read


STP Phase 2 - Contractor Set Up
As goes for STP Phase 2 for Employees, STP Phase 2 for Contractors also has not been released live within Xero. Xero has been granted an...
Jul 5, 20221 min read


Minimum wage and award minimums are set to rise July 1st
The Fair Work Commission has announced an increase to minimum wages and award wages from 1 July. With rising costs of labour, fuel costs...
Jun 27, 20222 min read


Compulsory Super Guarantee Increase July 1st 2022 - 10.5%
Compulsory Super Guarantee (SG) Increase from 1st July 2022– it’s now 10.5% For all payments made to employees on and after 1st July 2022...
Jun 3, 20222 min read


STP2 Employer Guide
We have done the hard work in gathering information and preparing the guide and templates to assist you with the transition into STP2....
May 25, 20225 min read


$450 Month Superannuation Threshold Abolished
From 1st July 2022 employers must pay super Guarantee on every dollar earnt, including the first $450. Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing...
Mar 7, 20221 min read


Employees Aged Under 18 and Paying Superannuation
The Law For most employees, Australian businesses are required to pay an employee super on top of that person’s wages if the employee...
Feb 28, 20221 min read


STP2 Awareness
The Australian Taxation Office has not delivered their message to SMEs strongly or informatively and we hold great fears of how SMEs are...
Feb 10, 20223 min read


Single Touch Payroll - Phase 2
Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 Starts in 2022 All employers have to report payments made to employees and closely held payees to the ATO...
Dec 15, 20212 min read


How's your work-life balance?
It’s great to be the boss – you can work any hours you like, right? Unfortunately, for many business owners, that means long hours,...
Oct 28, 20212 min read


Changes to Superannuation from 1st July 2022
Australian Super Advises the changes to take place. What's changing? The 2021 Federal Budget outlines the Government’s economic forecasts...
Oct 27, 20213 min read


Introduction of New Director ID Numbers
Earlier this year, the Government passed a law to introduce a new director identification number (DIN) requirement. It is said this will...
Oct 20, 20212 min read


Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 Expansion is Nearly Here
Are you ready for Single Touch Payroll expanded reporting? If you’re not already using an STP enabled payroll product, or you want to...
Oct 5, 20212 min read


Super Choice Rules are Changing
The ATO advises : Employers: From 1 November, you may have an extra step before you can pay super contributions on behalf of new...
Sep 22, 20211 min read
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