Integral bookkeeping and business solutions

02/09/2026

One of the biggest benefits of outsourcing your bookkeeping isn't simply having someone enter the numbers.

It's being able to **trust the numbers.**

As a business owner, you shouldn't have to:

❌ Double-check every transaction
❌ Chase your bookkeeper for information
❌ Wonder whether the bank has been reconciled
❌ Work out whether something has been missed
❌ Explain the same issue multiple times

You should be able to delegate the responsibility and know that someone experienced is taking care of it.

At IBBS, we believe good bookkeeping is about more than data entry.

It's about communication.

It's about asking questions.

It's about following up.

It's about knowing when something doesn't look right and flagging it.

And most importantly, it's about giving the business owner confidence that the job they have delegated is actually being done.

**Delegate the task. Keep the confidence.**

26/08/2026

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The ATO has expanded its pre-fill service for tax time 2026, with contractor payments reported to the Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) now being used to pre-fill eligible recipients’ income tax returns.

The ATO expects this will reduce manual labour and improve reporting accuracy.

Learn more here:
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13/08/2026

Running a small business takes courage, but managing the numbers isn't something anyone's taught how to do. Xero's new report uncovers the financial confidence gap facing Australian small businesses, drawing on insights from 750 business owners and 500 accountants and bookkeepers.

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With Xero For Good: Financial fitness, you can build your business smarts for free in just five minutes a week through easy-to-digest videos, practical toolkits, and mentoring support that makes learning about business finances easier.

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12/08/2026

Since 1 July 2026, employers have been operating under the new Payday Super requirements.

For many businesses, this isn't simply a change to when super is paid – it also means taking a closer look at how payroll is processed, how qualifying earnings are classified and how super payments are managed.

One important rule to know 👇

For qualifying earnings, the super contribution is generally required to reach the employee's super fund within 7 business days of the day the employee is paid.

That means your payroll process needs to allow enough time for the contribution to be processed and cleared by the fund.

And there's more to consider…

Not every payment is treated the same way for Payday Super.

Qualifying earnings can include:

✔️ Ordinary time earnings
✔️ Annual leave
✔️ Long service leave
✔️ Commissions
✔️ Director's fees
✔️ Over-award payments
✔️ Certain salary sacrifice amounts

There are also payments that are not qualifying earnings, so payroll coding and award interpretation remain important.

Employers also need to be aware of how early wage payments, bonuses, commissions, back payments, new employees, changes to super funds and out-of-cycle payments can affect the timing and processing of super.

And importantly, STP reporting now includes both the ordinary earnings amount and the super liability in each STP event.

💡 Our advice to business owners?

Don't wait until something goes wrong.

Review your payroll processes now and make sure:

✔️ Payroll codes are correctly classified
✔️ Super is being initiated promptly
✔️ Your payment solution supports the Payday Super timeframe
✔️ Out-of-cycle payments are being handled correctly
✔️ Your team understands the new requirements
✔️ Late contributions are identified and addressed quickly

The ATO has indicated a practical compliance approach during the first year, but that doesn't mean employers can ignore their obligations. The focus remains on businesses taking reasonable steps to implement Payday Super, correcting errors promptly and working constructively towards compliance.

At IBBS, compliance is more than meeting a deadline.

We stay across changes affecting our clients so we can help businesses understand what is changing, identify what needs to be adjusted and put the right processes in place.

📩 Not sure whether your payroll process is Payday Super ready? Talk to IBBS.

Let's make sure your payroll is not only processed – but processed correctly and compliantly.



Source: Institute of Certified Bookkeepers – July 2026 Best Practice Bookkeeping update.

12/08/2026

11/08/2026

TPAR Reporting – Is Your Business Ready?

If your business pays contractors, now is the time to check whether you have a Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) obligation.

TPAR applies to businesses operating in certain industries where payments are made to contractors for services, including:

🔹 Building & construction
🔹 Cleaning services
🔹 Courier services
🔹 Information technology services
🔹 Road freight services
🔹 Security, investigation & surveillance services
🔹 Certain government payments and grants

Your TPAR is due by 28 August each year.

The ATO has expanded its pre-fill service for tax time, using information reported through TPAR to assist eligible recipients with their income tax returns.

But remember – pre-filled information doesn't remove the responsibility to report correctly. Businesses still need to ensure contractor information is accurate and complete.

What should you be checking?

✔️ Are you required to lodge a TPAR?
✔️ Have all reportable contractors been correctly identified?
✔️ Do you have the correct ABN and supplier details?
✔️ Are your contractor payments recorded accurately?
✔️ Have you reviewed your records before lodgement?

TPAR shouldn't be a last-minute job. Good bookkeeping throughout the year makes annual compliance much easier.

At Integral Bookkeeping & Business Solutions (IBBS), we don't just process the numbers – we help our clients understand their compliance obligations and keep their bookkeeping systems working for them.

📌 28 August is the TPAR lodgement deadline.

If you're unsure whether TPAR applies to your business, or you need help reviewing your contractor records, talk to IBBS before the deadline.

We're here to help you stay compliant, informed and ahead of the deadlines.

#𝒷𝑜𝑜𝓀𝓀𝑒𝑒𝓅𝒾𝓃𝑔

Source: Institute of Certified Bookkeepers – July 2026 Best Practice Bookkeeping update.

11/08/2026

🎉 **Happy 50th Birthday, Yvette!** 🎂🥳

A little late to the Facebook post, but certainly **never too late to celebrate someone special!** ❤️

We’ve been incredibly busy behind the scenes completing EOFY tasks for our customers, while also making sure we continue to provide ongoing support to keep everyone compliant, up to date and on track.

But no matter how busy we are, **we’re never too busy to celebrate the important things!** 🎉

Yvette, we hope you had the most wonderful 50th birthday and that you were thoroughly spoilt! 🥂🎈

We absolutely love having you as part of the **IBBS team**. Your contribution, personality and the support you provide to our team and customers are truly appreciated. We’re very lucky to have you with us! ❤️

So, while we might be a little late posting it… **please join us in wishing Yvette a very Happy 50th Birthday!** 🎂🎉

Drop a ❤️ or leave Yvette a birthday message in the comments below! 👇

Here’s to 50 fabulous years and many more wonderful celebrations to come! 🥂❤️

#𝒷𝑜𝑜𝓀𝓀𝑒𝑒𝓅𝒾𝓃𝑔

07/08/2026