We all want to look the part, but the ATO isn’t keen on you just buying clothes you like, and claiming they are a ‘uniform’ for your small business. Protective equipment (steel capped boots, googles, hi-vis) are a different discussion, you’d be in trouble if you cut costs here.
When it comes to clothing – it depends!
Here is how to tell if your team’s gear actually makes the cut
Bosses and employees exchange cash for labour. And at the same time they also exchange a lot of sensitive data.
How do your new employees safely exchange their personal details with your HR team (you and us)? Not by email – its just not a safe way to transfer TFNs and other identity documents.
We can now collect employee data directly in Xero. Your new employee will receive a link to provide their TFN declaration, Super Choice forms and personal details.
Payslips and leave records can also be accessed from the XeroMe employee portal – they cannot access any other data.
Holler if you’d like to chat about ways to reduce the risk of exchanging of employee data with fraudsters.
When pigs fly, labeling a worker as an ‘independent contractor’ to dodge superannuation and leave entitlements will pass an ATO audit.
Until then, sham contracting is illegal (maximum penalty for a small is business is $109,200!) If they work like an employee, carry no risk if they stuff up, and rely on your equipment like an employee… guess what? The ATO and Fair Work view them as an employee.
Keeping your worker classification above board protects your business from disputes and hefty penalties down the track.
Unsure if your team is classified correctly? Give us a shout today to get your payroll sorted!
Thinking about bringing in an intern or student to help out in your business? On paper, getting an extra set of hands in exchange for offering industry experience sounds like a win-win.
Before you bring someone on board, it’s crucial to make sure you’re staying on the right side of Fair Work rules.
Get someone to grab you a coffee and read through the fine print.
Managing annual leave might feel tedious – but its vital for your small business.
Did any of your team take time off over the school holidays?
Let us know! We can take care of updating those leave requests and ensuring your employee records are compliant and crystal clear.
Today is Pandemonium Day and Group Certificates are due out to staff – could it be a coincidence?
If you DIY – make sure you’ve reconciled wages, you need to get everything in the right little box.
Then submit to the ATO, and wait for confirmation (not by sitting there hitting refresh, do something else for an hour or so).
Staff no longer receive paperwork – they will see Tax Ready in their myGov.
Not sure you’ve got everything in the right little box? Ask a licenced expert to help (licenced sparky not a helpful expert in this case!)
Payday Super has started for July and beyond,so we won’t needs to post this ever again!
However, any remaining April – June super contributions must be received by 28th July.
Payments should be authorised no later than 17th July as it can take several days to process.
Severe penalties will apply for late payments.
There are a few changes kicking off in July to keep you on your toes,
don’t worry – we’re here to help.
It’s Superman Day, and while we aren’t leaping over skyscrapers (OH&S), we are busy making sure your business is faster than a speeding bullet for Payday Super.
Need Clark Kent reliability and Superman results? Our capes are freshly pressed and ready to go!
We will continue to do the doing for our clients, this is just a quick heads-up on the two main costume changes.
Payday Super laws have officially passed, and the countdown to 1 July 2026 is on. You will need to pay super at the same time as you pay wages. It must leap tall buildings and land in the employee’s fund within 7 business days.
We’ve put our undies on the outside of our tights, and we’ve got your back on these big changes.
What’s Changing?
– Increased Frequency: Depending on your pay cycles, your reporting frequency will shift from quarterly to weekly, fortnightly, or monthly. You’ll be in the phone booth a lot more often.
– New Calculations: ‘Qualifying Earnings’ will replace ‘Ordinary Time Earnings’ (OTE) as the base for calculating the 12% contribution.
– Cashflow Impact: If you don’t start your run-up now, you could end up paying April, May, June, and July all within a single month. That would be villainous for your cashflow.
Don’t wait for the 2026 deadline to activate your superpowers – start easing into the phone booth now to avoid a mid-2026 crunch.
Need a sidekick to make you look good? Ask us to give you a hand.
