Compliance

Australian Financial Year Calendar: Key Tax Dates for Business

Every BAS quarter, super payment, STP deadline and tax return date for 2025-26, on one page.

EOFY 2026 Checklist: What Australian Businesses Need to Do Before 30 June

BAS Due Dates 2025-26: Every Australian Deadline

All BAS lodgement and payment due dates for the 2025-26 financial year - quarterly deadlines, monthly dates, BAS agent concessions, and penalty rates if you lodge late.

ATO silently drops conditions for STP engagement authority

The ATO has quietly removed eligibility conditions for STP engagement authority, making it easier for registered agents to act on behalf of employers for Single Touch Payroll

Ready for the new financial year?

Get ready for the end of financial year with our top tips. Learn how to plan for your taxes and business goals for the coming year

What does accelerated depreciation mean for my business?

What accelerated depreciation and the instant asset write-off mean for Australian small businesses - how it works, the current thresholds, and the real impact on cashflow

PAYG Withholding vs Instalments: What's the Difference?

The two types of PAYG in Australia - withholding and instalments - how they work, how they appear on your BAS, and common mistakes Australian businesses make on Xero

What Is GST? A Guide for Australian Businesses

The Australian Goods and Services Tax, or GST, is a value added tax of 10% on most goods and services sales. Learn more about how it works

Office Christmas Parties and Fringe Benefits Tax

How Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) applies to office Christmas parties in Australia - what you can claim, the entertainment threshold, and how to minimise your FBT liability

How to Prepare Your BAS in Xero (Step by Step)

Four steps to prepare and lodge your Business Activity Statement (BAS) with the ATO - from reconciling your accounts in Xero to calculating GST and PAYG

What is a Business Activity Statement (BAS)?

What a Business Activity Statement (BAS) is, what it covers - GST, PAYG withholding, PAYG instalments, FBT - and how to lodge it with the ATO as an Australian business

Keeping Good Business Records

Small businesses are required to keep certain records for reporting purposes to complete your tax return and activity statements. Learn how to take it paperless