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.

Responsibilities of a BAS Agent: A link to the Tax Practitioners Board on the overview of a BAS Agent’s Obligations.

Business Software Resources

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.

BAS & GST Resources

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.

Payroll Resources

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.

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.