EOFY 2026: 5 Things Sydney Business Owners Must Do Before June 30

by Sally Ho | Mar 3, 2026 | Accounting

The End of Financial Year (EOFY) is always busy. Between finishing projects and managing cash flow, tax planning often gets pushed aside. However, a short planning session before 30 June can significantly reduce your 2026 tax bill. Below are five high-impact actions...

Contractor or Employee? The ATO’s “Shadow Economy” Taskforce is Watching.

by Sally Ho | Feb 22, 2026 | Accounting

In the bustling Sydney business scene—from construction sites in Parramatta to tech startups in Surry Hills—flexibility is king. Engaging “contractors” is often the go-to move for business owners looking to scale quickly without the overhead of a full-time...

The Payday Super Countdown: Is Your Sydney Business Ready for July 1?

by Sally Ho | Feb 1, 2026 | Accounting

For years, employers have paid super quarterly. From 1 July 2026, that changes. Under the Government’s Payday Super reforms, employers must pay superannuation on payday, with contributions required to be received by the employee’s super fund within 7 business days of...

The scariest letter in the mail: How to handle an ATO director penalty notice (and how we can help)

by Sally Ho | Jan 19, 2026 | Accounting

It starts with a letter from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). It’s not your usual BAS reminder or notice of assessment. The header reads Director Penalty Notice (DPN), and suddenly, the tax debt that you thought belonged to your company is now looking for a new...

Why your tax debt just became a much bigger problem?

by Sally Ho | Jan 19, 2026 | Accounting, Bookkeeping

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has definitively shifted gears. The era of pandemic-related leniency is effectively over, and the tax office has moved into a much tougher phase of debt recovery. If your business is carrying outstanding tax or superannuation...