Tidy Books and Tax

Tidy Books and Tax We help trade contractors build a solid and profitable business.

🐰🐣 Happy Easter from Tidy Books & Tax 🐣🐰Wishing all our valued clients—and every-bunny in our community 🐰—a safe, relaxi...
02/04/2026

🐰🐣 Happy Easter from Tidy Books & Tax 🐣🐰

Wishing all our valued clients—and every-bunny in our community 🐰—a safe, relaxing, and joyful Easter.

We hope this season brings you time to unwind, enjoy a little chocolate (or a lot 🍫), and create special memories with loved ones.

10/02/2026

Payday Super is fast approaching. This is new law and all employers will need to be ready from the 1st of July 2026.

If you need assistance setting this up within your business, reach out to Tidy Books and Tax.

From our team at Tidy Books and Tax, we wish you and your families a truly Happy New Year! May 2026 bring you strong mar...
31/12/2025

From our team at Tidy Books and Tax, we wish you and your families a truly Happy New Year! May 2026 bring you strong margins, smooth cash flow, and more time on the tools doing what you do best.

We're here and ready to keep your books sharp and your taxes sorted, so you can focus on the job site, not the paperwork.

Cheers to a prosperous 2026!

Tidy Books and Tax

2 more sleeps to go! Tools Down, Feet Up! 🛠️ Merry Christmas from the Team!To all our incredible clients, as the year wi...
23/12/2025

2 more sleeps to go!

Tools Down, Feet Up! 🛠️ Merry Christmas from the Team!

To all our incredible clients, as the year winds down, we hope you're finally putting the tools away and getting ready for a well-deserved break.

We know how hard you've worked this year—from early mornings on the job site to late nights quoting and invoicing. It's been a massive effort, and we're proud to have been the ones keeping your finances in order while you built, fixed, and created.

Thank you for your trust and your business. Now, go enjoy the festive season with your family and friends. Eat, drink, and be merry!

We'll be back in the New Year, ready to tackle those books and keep your business running smoothly.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

🚀 Ready to Turn What You Know Into an Online Course?If you’ve ever thought, “I should teach this!” — now’s your moment 👏...
17/11/2025

🚀 Ready to Turn What You Know Into an Online Course?

If you’ve ever thought, “I should teach this!” — now’s your moment 👏

With LearnWorlds, you can easily create and sell your own online courses, without needing tech skills or a huge team. It’s the perfect platform for coaches, consultants, educators, and small business owners who want to share their knowledge and earn income doing it 💡

Here’s what makes LearnWorlds awesome:
✨ Build beautiful, professional courses in minutes
✨ Host videos, quizzes, and certificates — all in one place
✨ Sell directly from your site with secure payments
✨ Grow your community with marketing tools that actually work

I love how simple it is to get started and how polished the end result looks. Whether you’re launching your first mini-course or building a full academy, LearnWorlds makes it easy.

👉 Click here to start your free trial and see how it can bring your teaching ideas to life:
🔗 https://get.learnworlds.com/get-learnworlds-with-tidy-books-and-tax

11/11/2025

🎄 ‘Tis the Season — But Don’t Let the ATO Crash Your Christmas Party! 🎁

It’s that time of year when Aussie businesses celebrate with staff parties and client gifts — but before you pop the bubbly, remember: some festive fun can trigger Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT).

Here’s what you need to know 👇

✨ Staff Christmas Parties

If held offsite, costs like food and drinks may be subject to FBT if they exceed the minor benefits exemption ($300 per person).

If the party is on business premises and only employees attend — good news — it’s generally exempt from FBT!

Don’t forget: partners and clients are treated differently for FBT purposes.

🎁 Gifts for Staff and Clients

Staff gifts under $300 (GST inclusive) may be exempt under the minor benefits rule — if they’re occasional and not a reward for work.

Client gifts are usually tax-deductible and GST claimable, provided they’re not entertainment-related (think hampers, wine, or vouchers — yes; tickets to the footy — no).

💡 Quick Tips to Avoid an FBT Headache
✅ Keep detailed records of party and gift costs.
✅ Track who attended (staff, partners, clients).
✅ Apply the $300 minor benefits exemption correctly.
✅ Chat with your tax professional before the celebrations!

Celebrate smart this year — enjoy the season, reward your team, and keep the ATO off your naughty list. 🎅

🧾 Still drowning in receipts?Stop wasting hours sorting crumpled paper and chasing missing dockets.With DEXT, you snap a...
05/11/2025

🧾 Still drowning in receipts?

Stop wasting hours sorting crumpled paper and chasing missing dockets.

With DEXT, you snap a photo and it does the rest — data entry, sorting, and syncing straight to your accounting software.

✅ No more lost receipts
✅ No more weekend bookkeeping
✅ Just more time on the tools (and less time in the office!)

👉 Get started with DEXT here: https://join.dext.com/join-dext-with-tidy-books-and-tax

(Trust me — your accountant will love you for it.)

👻 It’s not just Halloween… It’s TAX DEADLINE DAY!Halloween 🎃 and the final day to lodge your tax return if you self-lodg...
31/10/2025

👻 It’s not just Halloween… It’s TAX DEADLINE DAY!

Halloween 🎃 and the final day to lodge your tax return if you self-lodge.

If you’re not ready, it’s not too late to come under a registered tax agent’s lodgement program and get extra time.

📩 Message us today — avoid the fright of an ATO late-lodgement penalty!

Working From Home? Don’t Forget Your Diary!When claiming working from home deductions, the ATO requires you to keep a re...
27/08/2025

Working From Home? Don’t Forget Your Diary!

When claiming working from home deductions, the ATO requires you to keep a record of your actual hours worked, noted in a diary or log.

🖊️ Yes… you can even claim the cost of the diary as part of your deductions!

📅 Keep it accurate. Keep it consistent. Keep more money in your pocket.

📥 Message me if you want to maximise your WFH tax claim this year.

Claiming Uniforms at Tax Time? Read This First!You can only claim a tax deduction for uniforms if they are:✅ Specific to...
22/08/2025

Claiming Uniforms at Tax Time? Read This First!

You can only claim a tax deduction for uniforms if they are:
✅ Specific to your industry (e.g., branded with a logo)
✅ Protective clothing (e.g., hi-vis, safety boots)
❌ NOT just because your boss says you have to wear certain clothes.

Everyday work clothes like plain black pants, white shirts, or generic shoes aren’t claimable, even if they’re only worn for work.

📥 Message me if you’re unsure whether your uniform expenses are deductible this year!

Private HealthMedicare Levy VS Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS)Confused about how these work. Here’s the quick breakdown:🔹 ...
18/08/2025

Private Health
Medicare Levy VS Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS)

Confused about how these work. Here’s the quick breakdown:
🔹 Medicare Levy – Most Australians pay 2% of their taxable income to help fund the public healthcare system.
🔹 Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS) – If you earn above a certain income and don’t have eligible private hospital cover, you may pay an extra 1%–1.5% in tax.
🔹 Private Health Insurance – Having eligible hospital cover can help you avoid the MLS and give you more choice in your healthcare.

The right choice depends on your income, health needs, and tax goals.

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