Shoebox Books & Tax Brisbane North West

30/10/2026

👷 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 — 𝗟𝗘𝗧’𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗜𝗧 𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗘𝗥!

Running a business with employees comes with plenty of responsibilities. Between managing jobs, looking after customers and keeping your team busy, payroll is another job that needs to be done accurately and on time.

And getting it wrong can mean underpayments, superannuation issues and reporting mistakes that take time to fix.

𝗜’𝗺 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 & 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁, and as a small business owner myself, I understand how important it is to have reliable systems in place.

I help local tradies, contractors, construction businesses and other small business owners keep their payroll organised and running smoothly.

𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:

✅ Payroll setup and ongoing management
✅ Employee wages and payslips
✅ STP reporting and PAYG withholding
✅ Superannuation calculations and payments
✅ Payroll reconciliations and record keeping

With Payday Super now in effect, making sure your payroll and super processes are working correctly is more important than ever.

Whether you're managing a small crew or a growing team, you don't need to spend your evenings trying to keep up with payroll.

Let me help take that job off your hands so you can focus on running your business.

📞 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟?

Call or text me on 0405 336 847

📍 Supporting businesses across Brendale, Albany Creek, Strathpine, Warner, Eatons Hill, Samford and Brisbane North West.

29/10/2026

👋 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗧 — 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗘𝗕𝗢𝗫 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗦 & 𝗧𝗔𝗫 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧

You see plenty of posts from me about tax, BAS, bookkeeping and small business, but I thought I'd share a little more about myself and what I do.

I'm Scott, a husband to Cassy, proud dad and small business owner myself.

So I understand that running a business isn't just about the numbers. It's the long days, customers, staff, bills and never-ending to-do lists, all while trying to find time for family and everything else.

That's why I enjoy helping other local business owners take some of that pressure off.

At Shoebox Books & Tax Brisbane North West, I help individuals, sole traders and small businesses with:

✅ Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
✅ BAS preparation and lodgement
✅ Payroll and STP management
✅ Individual and business tax returns
✅ Cash flow and business support

I believe in keeping things straightforward, explaining things in plain English and taking the time to understand the people and businesses I work with.

🎥 𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗔 𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗠𝗘?

Have a watch of my video and get to know the face behind Shoebox Brisbane North West.

And if you're looking for someone local to help with your tax, bookkeeping or business finances, I'd love to have a chat.

📞 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗺𝗲: 0405 336 847

📍 Supporting Brendale, Albany Creek, Strathpine, Warner, Eatons Hill, Samford, Ferny Hills, Everton Hills and Brisbane North West.

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28/10/2026

🔨 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗦 — 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨’𝗗 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘?

You've been on the tools all day, chasing quotes, ordering materials and keeping customers happy.

Then you get home and there's still invoicing, receipts, payroll and bookkeeping waiting for you. Not exactly how you planned to spend your evening! 😅

𝗜’𝗺 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 & 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁, and as a small business owner myself, I understand how quickly the paperwork can take over.

I help local tradies, contractors and construction businesses keep their finances organised without spending every spare minute catching up on admin.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:

✅ Invoicing and tracking outstanding payments
✅ Bookkeeping, receipts and supplier expenses
✅ Payroll, STP and superannuation
✅ BAS preparation and GST reporting
✅ Bank reconciliations and cash flow management

Whether you're a sole trader or running a crew, having your books organised means less time worrying about paperwork and a clearer picture of where your business stands.

You focus on getting the jobs done. I'll help keep the numbers sorted.

📞 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞?

Call or text me on 0405 336 847

📍 Supporting tradies and small businesses across Brendale, Albany Creek, Strathpine, Warner, Eatons Hill, Samford and Brisbane North West.

25/10/2026

🚗 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗖𝗔𝗥? 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗙𝗕𝗧 𝗢𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦!

Providing employees with a company car, ute or other work vehicle might seem straightforward, but allowing private use can have tax implications for your business.

Even if the vehicle is mainly used for work, Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) may apply if it's available for personal use.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳:

⚠️ School drop-offs or personal errands
⚠️ Weekend trips or family use
⚠️ Employees taking the vehicle home overnight
⚠️ Using a company car outside work hours

Not every work vehicle is treated the same, and some exemptions may apply. That's why understanding the rules and keeping accurate records is important.

𝗜’𝗺 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 & 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁, and I help local small business owners understand their tax obligations and keep their financial records organised.

I can help with:

✅ Reviewing work vehicle arrangements
✅ Understanding potential FBT obligations
✅ Vehicle expense and record keeping
✅ Logbooks and supporting documentation
✅ Business tax and accounting support

If your employees use company vehicles and you're unsure whether FBT applies, let's get it checked before it becomes an unexpected expense.

📞 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞?

Call or text me on 0405 336 847

📍 Supporting businesses across Brendale, Albany Creek, Strathpine, Warner, Eatons Hill, Samford and Brisbane North West.

23/10/2026

🌙 𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧? 𝗟𝗘𝗧’𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗫 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧!

You've spent all day running your business, looking after customers, managing jobs and keeping everything moving.

Then you finally get home, and instead of switching off, you're opening the laptop to catch up on invoices, receipts and bookkeeping.

Sound familiar?

The problem is, those late nights add up. And when you're tired and rushing to get things done, it's easy for mistakes to creep in.

𝗜’𝗺 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 & 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁, and as a small business owner myself, I understand how hard it can be to find enough hours in the day.

I help local tradies, contractors, café owners and small business operators take some of that workload off their shoulders.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳:

✅ Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
✅ BAS preparation and lodgement
✅ Payroll and STP management
✅ Invoicing and expense tracking
✅ Cash flow and financial reporting
✅ Tax returns and business support

Good bookkeeping isn't just about having accurate numbers. It's about getting your time back, knowing where your business stands and not spending every evening catching up on paperwork.

You don't have to do everything yourself just because it's your business.

If your bookkeeping is taking over your nights and weekends, let's have a chat about how I can help.

📞 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞?

Call or text me on 0405 336 847

📍 Supporting small businesses across Brendale, Strathpine, Warner, Eatons Hill, Albany Creek, Samford, Ferny Hills, Everton Hills and Brisbane North West.

21/10/2026

⏰ 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟴 𝗕𝗔𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 — 𝗜𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬?

The September quarter has finished, and for many small business owners, that means it's time to get their BAS organised.

If you're lodging your own quarterly BAS, the usual deadline to lodge and pay is 28 October 2026. Eligible businesses lodging through a registered tax or BAS agent may have additional time.

But leaving everything until the last minute can make things harder than they need to be.

𝗔 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴:

✅ All business income and expenses are recorded
✅ Bank accounts have been reconciled
✅ GST calculations and claims are correct
✅ Payroll and PAYG withholding figures are accurate
✅ Your BAS figures match your bookkeeping records

And remember, if you've received a BAS but have nothing to report, you generally still need to lodge a nil BAS.

𝗜’𝗺 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 & 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁, and I help small business owners stay on top of their bookkeeping, GST and BAS obligations without the last-minute stress.

Whether you're a tradie, contractor, café owner or running your own small business, I can help get your records organised and your BAS prepared and lodged correctly.

If your September quarter BAS isn't sorted yet, now is a good time to get onto it before the deadline arrives.

📞 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗔𝗦?

Call or text me on 0405 336 847

📍 Supporting small businesses across Brendale, Albany Creek, Strathpine, Warner, Eatons Hill, Samford, Ferny Hills, Everton Hills and Brisbane North West.

18/10/2026

🚗 𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗩𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦? 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗟𝗬?

If you use your car, ute or van for business, you may be entitled to claim certain vehicle expenses at tax time.

Whether you're travelling between job sites, visiting clients or making deliveries, it's important to know what you can claim and what records you need.

𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:

✅ Fuel and vehicle charging costs
✅ Registration and insurance
✅ Repairs and servicing
✅ Lease payments or loan interest
✅ Vehicle depreciation

⚠️ Remember, if you use your vehicle for both business and personal travel, you generally can only claim the business-related portion. The calculation method and vehicle type can also affect your claim.

Keeping receipts and accurate records, including a logbook where required, is important.

𝗜’𝗺 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 & 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁, and I help tradies, contractors, sole traders and small business owners understand their eligible deductions and get their tax returns sorted properly.

If you're unsure what vehicle expenses you can claim, let's get it checked so you're not missing legitimate deductions or claiming expenses you shouldn't.

📞 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞?

Call or text me on 0405 336 847

📍 Brendale, Albany Creek, Strathpine, Warner, Eatons Hill, Samford and Brisbane North West.

16/10/2026

⚠️ 𝗚𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 — 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧?

When you're running a small business, it's easy to assume that if you've paid for something through your business account, you can claim the GST.

But that's not always the case.

Deliberately making false GST claims is very different from making an honest mistake, but both can leave businesses with problems that need sorting out.

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:

⚠️ Claiming GST on personal expenses
⚠️ Claiming credits without valid supporting records
⚠️ Incorrectly recording business purchases
⚠️ BAS figures not matching bookkeeping records
⚠️ Claiming GST credits on expenses that aren't eligible

Even small errors can add up over time, particularly when bookkeeping and reconciliations fall behind.

𝗜’𝗺 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 & 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁, and I help small business owners keep their GST reporting, BAS and bookkeeping accurate and organised.

𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:

✅ GST reporting and record keeping
✅ BAS preparation and lodgement
✅ Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
✅ Business expense tracking
✅ Reviewing records for potential errors

Getting your GST and BAS right isn't just about meeting deadlines. It's about knowing your figures are accurate and being able to support what you're claiming.

If you're unsure whether your GST claims are correct or your bookkeeping has fallen behind, let's get things checked before small mistakes become bigger problems.

📞 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞?

Call or text me on 0405 336 847

📍 Supporting small businesses across Brendale, Albany Creek, Strathpine, Warner, Eatons Hill, Samford, Ferny Hills, Everton Hills and Brisbane North West.

14/10/2026

⚠️ 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗪𝗔𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟?

Paying your staff is one thing. Making sure everything behind those payments is accurate is another.

For small business owners, payroll mistakes can be easy to overlook — especially when you're busy managing staff, customers and the day-to-day running of your business.

And those little errors can become expensive problems if they're left unchecked.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:

⚠️ Incorrect wages or employee entitlements
⚠️ Errors in STP reporting
⚠️ Superannuation payments or calculations that aren't correct
⚠️ Payroll records that don't match your accounts
⚠️ Mistakes that go unnoticed until they need correcting

With Payday Super now in effect, keeping your payroll and super processes accurate is more important than ever.

𝗜’𝗺 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 & 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁, and I help small business owners keep their payroll, bookkeeping and reporting organised and running smoothly.

Whether you're a tradie with a small team, a café owner managing staff or a growing local business, I can help with:

✅ Payroll setup and ongoing management
✅ STP reporting
✅ Super payment tracking
✅ Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
✅ BAS preparation and lodgement

Getting payroll right isn't just about paying staff on time. It's about having accurate records, meeting your obligations and avoiding costly corrections later.

If you haven't reviewed your payroll setup for a while, now is a good time to get it checked.

📞 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞?

Call or text me on 0405 336 847

📍 Supporting businesses across Brendale, Albany Creek, Strathpine, Warner, Eatons Hill, Samford, Ferny Hills, Everton Hills and Brisbane North West.

11/10/2026

📱 𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗛𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗟𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗬? 𝗟𝗘𝗧’𝗦 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗧𝗔𝗫!

Selling products online, creating content, working with brands or earning money through social media?

What started as a hobby could now be considered a business for tax purposes — and that can mean extra responsibilities you might not realise you have.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱:

⚠️ Online income may need to be declared
⚠️ Free products and brand collaborations can have tax implications
⚠️ You may need an ABN
⚠️ GST registration may apply
⚠️ Income and expense records are important

𝗜’𝗺 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 & 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁, and I help individuals, sole traders and small business owners understand their tax obligations and get things set up properly.

Whether you're an online seller, influencer or growing a side business, I can help with tax returns, GST, BAS, eligible deductions and bookkeeping.

If your side hustle is starting to bring in money, let's make sure the tax side is sorted too.

📞 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞?

Call or text me: 0405 336 847

📍 Brendale, Albany Creek, Strathpine, Warner, Eatons Hill, Samford and Brisbane North West.