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15/10/2026

A big congratulations to the finalists!

26/09/2026

Be Warned! If you get a letter from the ATO informing you or your business has been fined for late superannuation payments since July 2021 you are not alone.

This feels like Robodebt all over again!! The ATO is using AI to go back 5 years. If you were only a few days late paying the super expect interest charges and fines back dated. The interest and fines add up over 5 years. This is going to break small businesses.

23/09/2026

🎉19 Years in Business – and a Career That Started Long Before That!

This week marks 19 years since I opened the doors of Sums & Solutions in 2007 (with Australian Sun Energy following in 2009) — but the truth is, this milestone has been decades in the making.

My working life started at 16, in a shoe shop over the Christmas school holidays. From there it was checkout duties at Coles, then 7 years in banking before I stepped away to raise my three children.

When I returned to work, I went back to banking for 3 years, then spent 6.5 years as an office administrator in the printing industry, followed by time as an office manager handling home loans at a credit union, a short stint in a car dealership, and almost 10 years as Business/Finance Manager and PA to the Managing Director in the timber industry.

Every one of those roles had one thing in common: they required initiative, honesty and trust. That thread has carried through everything I've built since — and it's why my clients get more than just a service from me. They get the benefit of a genuine, varied career's worth of knowledge.

19 years running my own business. A working life that started at 16. Excited to be heading to 20 years in 2027! 🥂

Thank you to everyone who has trusted me along the way.

10/09/2026

Is your Tax Agent or Bookkeeper/BAS Agent registered?

Under the new law, unregistered preparers will be subject to five criminal offences if they provide tax agent or business activity statement services for a fee, advertise tax agent and BAS services, or make a false representation of being a tax or BAS agent.

Legislation to provide the TPB with stronger regulatory powers and sanctions has passed both houses today.

08/07/2026

Are you ready?

Payday Super is right around the corner!

From 1 July 2026, your employer needs to pay super contributions at the same time they pay your salary or wages, so the contributions reach your nominated account within 7 business days.

There are some exceptions. For example, the first super contribution for a new employee will need to be made within 20 business days of their salary or wages being paid.

The Australian Tax Office is responsible for implementing the new rules and is the best source of info about the changes. Keep up to date on their website: https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/super-for-employers/payday-super

06/07/2026

There has been some confusion around deadlines with payday super

Check out this information.

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/super-for-employers/paying-super-on-payday/payment-deadlines-for-payday-super

When employers need to pay super guarantee under Payday Super, starting 1 July 2026.

17/06/2026

28/05/2026

Some interesting information

25/05/2026

Please note that we are currently at capacity and will not be taking on any new clients.

18/05/2026

A great article on how to address those suppliers/subcontractor invoices that does not have an ABN.

Australian businesses: if a supplier omits an ABN you may need to withhold 47% under no ABN withholding and report it to the ATO on your BAS.