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Payday Super Is Coming in 2026: What Australian Employers Need to Know

From 1 July 2026, the Australian Government will require employers to pay superannuation at the same time as wages are processed — a major reform known as Payday Super.   This change represents one of the most significant payroll compliance shifts in recent years. For many Australian employers, it will require system upgrades, process changes, […]

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ATO Compliance 2025: How Sydney Businesses Can Avoid Penalties

The ATO compliance 2025 Sydney initiative is increasing scrutiny across payroll, GST, digital payments, and financial reporting. Sydney businesses must strengthen systems, maintain accurate records, and adopt robust compliance practices to avoid penalties. For more information on ATO compliance rules, see the ATO official website. With the ATO leveraging advanced data-matching, analytics, and digital tools,

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ATO Data-Matching 2025: Sydney Businesses Must Prepare

The ATO data-matching 2025 Sydney initiative is expanding, giving Sydney businesses greater visibility into compliance requirements. This initiative will increase the volume, frequency, and accuracy of data collected from financial institutions, payroll systems, payment platforms, and cryptocurrency providers, making accurate reporting more critical than ever.   The updated framework allows the ATO to quickly detect

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ATO Guidance on Ordinary Time Earnings for Employers

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released updated and expanded guidance on what constitutes Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE) for superannuation guarantee (SG) purposes.This update provides employers with clearer examples and practical explanations to help ensure accurate super contributions and reduced compliance risks. For Sydney employers, payroll teams, and business owners, this is a timely reminder

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ATO Updates: Interest Deductions and Key Trust Risks

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and recent tribunal decisions continue to shape the tax landscape for individuals, businesses, and trustees. For tax professionals and business owners, staying across these developments is critical — particularly with compliance season approaching. At Boa & Co. Chartered Accountants, we’ve summarised the most significant updates you need to know: 1.

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WA Business Closures Rise—Protect Your Business Now

Small Businesses Under Pressure as Insolvencies Reach Record Highs Western Australia has seen a staggering 42% increase in business insolvencies, with over 1,000 businesses shutting down between January and December last year. This dramatic rise, revealed by recent ASIC data, highlights the severe financial distress faced by business owners across the state. The construction and

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ASX Updates: Earnings Season, CBA Results & Rate Cuts

The Australian share market experienced volatile trading as the corporate reporting season picked up momentum, with mixed earnings results influencing investor sentiment. Meanwhile, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) posted a strong profit increase, and several major lenders responded to shifting economic conditions by cutting fixed mortgage rates. ASX Swings as Earnings Reports Roll In The

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