Olivia Brown
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Working Australians Tax Offset
Working Australians Tax Offset (WATO): What the New $250 Offset Means Working Australians Tax Offset (WATO): What the New $250 Offset Means The 2026–27 Federal Budget introduced a new tax measure called the Working Australians Tax Offset, or WATO. It is designed to put money back in the pockets of working Australians. It is not…
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minimum wage increase 2026
Minimum Wage Increase 2026: What Employers Must Update Before 1 July Minimum Wage Increase 2026: What Employers Must Update Before 1 July The Fair Work Commission has handed down its 2026 Annual Wage Review. From 1 July 2026, minimum and award wages are going up. If you employ anyone on the minimum wage or under…
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Bendel decision explained
The Bendel Decision: What the High Court’s Trust Ruling Means for Your Business The Bendel Decision: What the High Court’s Trust Ruling Means for Your Business On 10 June 2026, the High Court handed down a decision that has tax advisors across Australia talking. It is called the Bendel decision, and it overturns a position…
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EOFY 2026 checklist
EOFY 2026 Checklist: Every Deadline Australian Small Businesses Need Before 30 June EOFY 2026 Checklist: Every Deadline Australian Small Businesses Need Before 30 June The 2025–26 financial year ends on 30 June 2026. This year has more moving parts than usual, with several major changes landing the very next day. Here is a simple checklist…
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$1000 instant tax deduction
Tax Cut and $1,000 Instant Deduction: What Changes for Your Pay from July 2026 Tax Cut and $1,000 Instant Deduction: What Changes for Your Pay from July 2026 Two changes are landing on 1 July 2026. One is locked in. The other is still working its way through Parliament. Together, they affect almost every working…
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ATO compliance crackdown 2026
ATO Compliance Crackdown 2026: Why Your Payroll Data Is Now Under Real-Time Watch ATO Compliance Crackdown 2026: Why Your Payroll Data Is Now Under Real-Time Watch The ATO compliance crackdown in 2026 is not a rumour. It is a real shift in how closely your payroll and tax data gets checked. This is not about…
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bookkeeping mistakes EOFY 2026
7 Bookkeeping Mistakes Costing Small Businesses Money Before EOFY 2026 7 Bookkeeping Mistakes Costing Small Businesses Money Before EOFY 2026 Every June, the same problems show up in small business books across Australia. They’re rarely dramatic. They’re quiet, easy to ignore, and they compound until tax time forces a reckoning. With 30 June 2026 closing…
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Super Guarantee rate 2026
12% Super Guarantee: What Employers Must Know for 2026-27 12% Super Guarantee: What Employers Must Know for 2026-27 The Super guaranteed rate is 12 percent. It has been since 1 July 2025, and it stays there for 2026-27. There are no further legislated rises. This is the final step in a journey that started decades…
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minimum wage rise 2026
Minimum Wage and Award Rates Rise From 1 July 2026: What Employers Must Update Minimum Wage and Award Rates Rise From 1 July 2026: What Employers Must Update If you employ staff in Australia, your payroll is about to change, whether you’ve planned for it or not. The Fair Work Commission has confirmed new minimum…
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SBSCH closing 2026
SBSCH Closing 30 June 2026: What to Do Before You Lose Access SBSCH Closing 30 June 2026: What to Do Before You Lose Access If you use the ATO’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House, time is almost up. The SBSCH closes on 30 June 2026. After that date, you cannot log in. You cannot pay…