Helpful Resources

Bookkeeping Resources

ABN Lookup: for looking up Australian Business Numbers and verifying your suppliers ABN and GST status.
ATO Lodgement Dates: a list of lodgement dates to keep you ATO compliant.
Employee/ Contractor Decision Tool: is your employee an employee or contractor. Use this tool to make the right decision for your business.

Xero Accounting Software: Xero is our preferred software. We are a Xero only practice. Browse Xero’s packages and business tools.
Hubdoc: we prefer to use Hubdoc as as our preferred document processing software as it comes at a more affordable price for our clients, and it is owned by Xero. However, if you already use Dext (Receipt Bank), then we are more than happy to use this.
DEXT: also known as Receipt Bank. Used for document processing.
Tradify: Job management software designed for Tradies which integrates with Xero.
TradiePad: Job management software designed for Tradies which integrates with Xero.
Adobe Sign: we use Adobe for all our electronic document signing and creation. An amazing software if used to its potential.
KeyPay: Integrates with Xero and used to easily manage your staff timesheets and payroll. It has pre-built in Modern Awards and unique rostering capabilities. This ensures Fair Work compliance.

GST

When – Do I need to register for GST: A link to ATO information on when you should be registered for GST. Your BAS Agent can register you for GST. Talk to a Registered BAS Agent today!
How – Does GST work: A link to ATO information on how GST works and what you need to know.

BAS

Activity Statements: A link to ATO information on everything you need to know to stay compliant with regards to GST reporting, and taxes such as LCT, FBT and WET.
Responsibilities of a BAS Agent: A link to the Tax Practitioners Board on the overview of a BAS Agent’s Obligations.

Tax File Number Declaration Form: Every new employee must fill in a TFN Declaration. This determines how much tax you need to withhold from your employees wages.
Superannuation Standard Choice Form: This form allows you employee to choose their own superannuation fund or nominate your nominated business fund.
Fair Work Information Statement for Employees: This document must be supplied to every new employee as an overview of National Employment Standards.
NES National Employee Standards: This links to the Fair Work Ombudsman website which details minimum entitlements to employees.
Find my Award & Rates: This links to the Fair Work Ombudsman website so you can search an award and determine minimum pay rates for your employees.
Payroll Tax NSW: Payroll tax is a state and territory tax levied on wages you pay as an employer. Rates and thresholds do vary by state. This links you to NSW.
Payroll Tax NSW: Payroll tax is a state and territory tax levied on wages you pay as an employer. Rates and thresholds do vary by state. This links you to NSW.
Weekly Tax Tables: Calculate PAYG correctly using this up to date Weekly Tax Table.
Fortnightly Tax Tables: Calculate PAYG correctly using this up to date Fortnightly Tax Table.
Monthly Tax Tables: Calculate PAYG correctly using this up to date Monthly Tax Table.