Accounting Services Australia

15/10/2026

Nobody puts up a boundary fence and never walks it again.

So why do we do it with our business structure?

Most structures are set up once, in a hurry, and never looked at again.
But businesses change, families change, and the rules change too.

This month we’re talking about protecting what
you’ve built, not just growing it.
Our free is a good place to start. Link in the comments...

08/10/2026

Need more time to lodge your tax return?

The key date to remember is 31 October 2026.

If you engage a registered tax agent before this deadline, you may be eligible for the tax agent lodgement extension, giving you until 17 May 2027 to lodge your return.

If you've been putting off your tax return, now is the perfect time to get in touch. Don't wait until the last minute and risk missing out on the extended lodgement timeframe.

Contact the team at Accounting Services Australia today.

Eligibility for extended lodgement dates is subject to ATO requirements.

07/10/2026

Planning Equipment Purchases for FY27?
You Don't Need to Wait Until June.

The $20,000 Instant Asset Write-Off is now a permanent feature for eligible small businesses, giving business owners greater certainty when planning equipment and asset purchases.

Rather than rushing to make purchases before 30 June, businesses can take a more strategic approach by investing when it suits their operations, cash flow and growth plans.

In our latest blog, we explore:
✅ What the permanent write-off means for small businesses
✅ Why year-round equipment planning makes sense
✅ How to make smarter investment decisions throughout the financial year.

Read the full article here 👇
https://accountingservicesaustralia.com.au/planning-equipment-purchases-for-fy27-why-you-dont-need-to-wait-for-june/

Accounting Services Australia explains how the permanent $20,000 instant asset write-off from 1 July 2026 could help businesses in planning equipment purchases across the year instead of rushing at EOFY.

01/10/2026

Update: We will be closing our office doors tomorrow, Friday 2 October.

Our phone lines will remain open, so please don't hesitate to contact us if you need assistance.

We will be back in action from 9:00am Tuesday 6 October.

Take care and enjoy a safe long weekend! 👑

King's Birthday Public Holiday

Please note that our offices will be closed on Monday 5 October for the King's Birthday public holiday.

We will reopen and resume normal business hours on Tuesday 6 October.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

Accounting Services Australia

29/09/2026

King's Birthday Public Holiday

Please note that our offices will be closed on Monday 5 October for the King's Birthday public holiday.

We will reopen and resume normal business hours on Tuesday 6 October.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

Accounting Services Australia

06/09/2026

Payday super and your cash flow rhythm.

If you’ve got employees, there’s a major change you can’t afford to overlook.
Super is no longer a quarterly chore, it now has to hit your team’s super funds within seven business days of every pay cycle.

This shift to Payday Super isn’t just a compliance update; it reshapes how your cash flow works. Instead of holding onto super until the end of the quarter, those dollars now leave your account every single payday.

If your planning still treats super as a quarterly expense, it’s time to update your system. Build it into your regular payroll rhythm so wages,
PAYG and super all move together. And if you’d like help adjusting your cash flow forecast, Samantha and Justin are here to make the transition smooth and stress‑free.

Drop the word Super below for more clarity...

04/09/2026

Does your business structure still fit your business?

We ask a version of this question every year, and most years the answer is "yes, leave it
alone", But every so often it isn't, and the businesses where it isn't are usually the ones that have grown, taken on more risk, or changed shape since the structure was first set up.

A structure that made sense for a sole trader turning over $150k doesn't always make sense five years later with staff, equipment finance, and real personal liability exposure.
A trust set up for flexibility that's sitting unused isn't doing anyone any favours either,
it's just an extra return and an extra fee.
This isn't a pitch to restructure. It' s a genuine prompt to check.
Let's chat more about it here - https://app.accountingservicesaustralia.com.au/sp/914a225514a

31/08/2026

Has your business structure kept up with your business?

For many Australian business owners, the answer is quietly becoming no. Structures set up years ago, whether as a sole trader, company, or discretionary trust, often no longer match today’s revenue, risk profile, team size, or asset position.

As we head into a new financial year and with proposed changes like the 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts, capital gains tax adjustments, and negative gearing reforms on the horizon, now is the time for a proper structure review.

A quick annual check‑in with your accountant can help ensure your business structure, tax strategy, and asset protection still support where your business is going, not where it used to be.

07/08/2026

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday 10 August 2026 for the local Ekka Show Holiday.

We will reopen and resume normal business hours at 9:00am on Tuesday 11 August 2026.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Ekka holiday!

05/07/2026

📢 Tax Information Collection Hours – Salary & Wage Tax Return Clients

To help us process tax returns efficiently this tax season, we have dedicated times available for salary and wage clients to drop off their tax information and supporting documents.

📅 Tuesday to Thursday
⏰ 9:30am – 11:00am
⏰ 2:00pm – 4:00pm

📅 Friday
📞 By Appointment Only

Business clients: Please continue to contact our team to arrange information drop-off and appointments as usual.

Simply drop off your tax information and supporting documents, and we'll prepare your return for you.

✅ No lengthy tax appointment required
✅ Fast and simple process
✅ Supporting documents can be provided electronically where possible

ℹ️ Please note: We are currently collecting tax information and supporting documents. Preparation of salary and wage tax returns will commence from 14 July 2026, allowing time for ATO pre-fill information to become available.