by Bendigo Accountant | Jun 20, 2026 | Business, Sole Trader, Tax
As a new financial year begins many business owners start thinking about budgets, tax planning and compliance obligations. While these things are important, they’re only part of the picture. The start of a new financial year is also an opportunity to step back...
by Bendigo Accountant | Jun 15, 2026 | Business, Tax
From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay superannuation at the same time as wages, replacing the current quarterly payment system. Known as Payday Super, the change will affect how businesses manage payroll, cash flow and super compliance. While the amount...
by Bendigo Accountant | May 20, 2026 | Business, SMSF, Sole Trader, Tax
End of financial year (EOFY) superannuation contributions can become surprisingly time sensitive once June rolls around. What feels straightforward at first – transferring money into super and claiming a deduction – often involves a few more moving parts than people...
by Bendigo Accountant | May 10, 2026 | Business, Tax
As we head towards the end of the financial year one conversation we have with a lot of clients is about trust distribution minutes. It’s probably not the most exciting EOFY task on the list, but it is an important one – especially for anyone with a discretionary...
by Bendigo Accountant | Apr 15, 2026 | Business, Tax
In our line of work conversations with clients around estate planning can arise, and one thing that often catches people off guard is this: Australia doesn’t have a death tax… but that doesn’t mean everything passes on tax free. A lot of people feel like once they...
by Bendigo Accountant | Mar 10, 2026 | Business, Sole Trader, Tax
Let’s talk receipts. Most small business owners collect them everywhere. You drop them in your bag. You leave them on your desk. You stash them in the glovebox. You tuck them into a drawer and tell yourself, “I’ll sort that later”. Sound familiar? You don’t need to...
