Integral bookkeeping and business solutions

16/07/2026

Some client relationships become so much more than numbers, deadlines and compliance—they become part of your business journey.

After working alongside one of our valued clients since 2023, it is time to wish them well as they transition to an industry-specific bookkeeping solution that better suits the next stage of their business growth.

While we're naturally sad to see them go, we couldn't be prouder to have played a part in their journey. Helping business owners gain confidence in their financials, understand their numbers, and build stronger businesses is exactly why we do what we do.

Receiving heartfelt feedback from clients reminds us that great bookkeeping is about more than processing transactions—it's about building trusted relationships, providing guidance, and giving business owners the confidence to make informed decisions.

Thank you for allowing Integral Bookkeeping & Business Solutions to be part of your journey. We wish you every success for the future and look forward to seeing your business continue to thrive.

09/07/2026

As your trusted bookkeeping and payroll specialists, one of the most common compliance issues we see is businesses incorrectly classifying workers as sub-contractors when they should actually be employees.

Here's something many business owners don't realise...

✅ Having an ABN doesn't automatically make someone a contractor.
✅ Sending an invoice doesn't automatically make someone a contractor.
✅ Even having a signed contractor agreement doesn't necessarily make them a contractor.

The actual working relationship determines whether someone is an employee or an independent contractor. Factors such as who controls the work, whether the worker can delegate the work, who supplies the tools and equipment, and who bears the commercial risk all need to be considered.

Why does this matter?

Getting it wrong can affect your obligations for:
• PAYG Withholding
• Superannuation
• Leave entitlements
• Workers Compensation
• Payroll Tax
• Fair Work compliance

One area that often catches businesses by surprise is superannuation. Even where someone is genuinely engaged as a contractor, you may still be required to pay super if they are contracted mainly for their labour.

Our advice?

Don't rely on:
❌ An ABN
❌ An invoice
❌ A contractor agreement

Instead, review the entire working arrangement before deciding how someone should be engaged. If you're unsure, seek professional advice before the arrangement begins. Correcting worker classifications after the fact can be both costly and time-consuming.

At Integral Bookkeeping & Business Solutions (IBBS), we help businesses understand their payroll and compliance obligations so they can employ and engage workers with confidence.

📞 If you're unsure whether someone should be treated as an employee or contractor, we'd be happy to help you review your arrangements before they become a compliance issue.

30/06/2026

Tomorrow marks the first day of the 2026/2027 financial year and the first official date for PAY DAY SUPER.

This means that your super payments are made at the same date and time your pay event happens.

Are you prepared?

Please also check the awards for your team, checking for rate increases and any other changes to the awards you are paying your employees under.

We are here to help, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any bookkeeping needs this new financial year.

Lyndell and the Integral team.

23/06/2026

21/06/2026

End of financial year prep should be well underway by now. Here is another job to add to your list of things to do.

All withholding schedules and tax tables have been updated. The changes apply from 1 July 2026.

If you employ staff, take note of the changes. Make sure you know how much you need to withhold from the payments you make to your employees and other workers.

15/06/2026

Check out our new signage!!

After a few false starts, we all were surprised when the sign writers showed up Friday to install!

Now we can easily be seen from the road.

Come check it out - 267 Ingham Road

Thank you Gracie Signs - we love it ❤️

03/06/2026

Townsville's next public holiday is on:

MONDAY 6th July

If you have employees working on this date, please ensure you check your award as penalty rates MAY apply.

Enjoy your day off 😎

02/06/2026

Tax Scams are definitely both personal and business be vigilant.

TAX TIME SCAMS set to ramp up - don't be the next target!
🎯 It's not only individuals being targeted but businesses as well.
🎯 Don't let your dismissiveness and lack of awareness be the reason you get caught out.
🎯 Be aware and learn more in the links below from the ATO and cyber.gov.au about keeping yourself and/or your small business secure.
☢️ https://www.ato.gov.au/online-services/scams-cyber-safety-and-identity-protection/scam-alerts
☢️ https://www.cyber.gov.au/resources-business-and-government/essential-cybersecurity/small-business-cybersecurity

26/05/2026

At Integral Bookkeeping, as part of our ongoing services, we like to ensure our clients stay under the ATO radar by maintaining compliance in their business and meeting their obligations.
Your business may need a compliance review if you have any of the following ten items inside your business at the moment.
At Integral Bookkeeping, we offer our clients Clarity, Control and Freedom by taking the worry about of tasks where we are the experts.
If you would like to set up a business heath check, please get in touch and we can line up an appointment.

25/05/2026

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