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If you are looking for a bookkeeper or you are a bookkeeper looking to achieve better work - life balance

Is Your BAS Ready for 28 October? Don’t wait until the last minute — get your books up to date and your BAS lodged on ti...
21/10/2026

Is Your BAS Ready for 28 October?

Don’t wait until the last minute — get your books up to date and your BAS lodged on time.

At Jim’s Bookkeeping, we help small business owners:
✔️ Stay organised with up-to-date records
✔️ Lodge accurately and on time
✔️ Avoid the last-minute stress

Call us today on 13 15 46 and get matched with a local bookkeeper in under 2 hours!

https://www.jimsbookkeeping.com.au/

21/10/2026

Why join Jim’s? Let Dianne tell you. 🎥

Dianne Howard from Jim’s Bookkeeping South Launceston shares what being a Jim’s franchisee has meant for her and her business.

If you’ve ever thought about being your own boss, doing work you’re good at, and having a team behind you, this one’s worth a watch. 👇

Curious about owning a Jim’s Bookkeeping franchise? Send us a message or head to our website to find out more.
www.jimsbookkeeping.com.au

Can your business run without you?It’s a question we hear more often than you’d think from the business owners we work w...
21/10/2026

Can your business run without you?

It’s a question we hear more often than you’d think from the business owners we work with. Not because they want out. Because a business that only works when the owner is in the room isn’t really a business. It’s a job with extra steps.

The owners who can step back are usually the ones who got everything out of their head and onto paper. Invoicing done the same way every time. Payroll and BAS on a schedule, not a scramble. Numbers they can check in five minutes instead of five hours.

It’s not glamorous work, but it’s the foundation. When your books are accurate, your processes are documented and someone else could pick them up, you’re no longer the single point of failure.

Whether your end game is selling one day, stepping back, or just taking a holiday without your phone buzzing, it’s worth working towards.

So, can your business run without you? If you’ve never sat with that question, it might be worth starting there. And if you want a hand getting the numbers side sorted, your local Jim’s Bookkeeper is a message away.

Call 13 15 46

From electricity to internet — find out exactly what you can (and can’t) claim when working from home this year.If you’r...
14/10/2026

From electricity to internet — find out exactly what you can (and can’t) claim when working from home this year.

If you’re genuinely working from home to fulfil your job duties — not just checking emails or taking calls — you may be eligible to claim extra WFH expenses.

This post breaks down the two claim methods —
💰 Fixed rate (70¢ per hour) and
📊 Actual cost method —
plus what records you need, what’s not claimable, and how to choose the right method for you.

Click below to read the full article:
https://news.jimsbookkeeping.com.au/2025/10/23/working-out-your-work-from-home-wfh-expenses-2025-rules/

🎃👻Shoebox of receipts? Unreconciled accounts? A BAS deadline creeping up on you? Don’t let your finances haunt you this ...
14/10/2026

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Shoebox of receipts? Unreconciled accounts? A BAS deadline creeping up on you? Don’t let your finances haunt you this Halloween.

We can’t do magic, but we can get your numbers up to date and show you exactly where your money is coming from and going.

Ready to leave the financial fright behind? Call 13 15 46 or message us to find your local Jim’s Bookkeeper.

Business is busy and you’re ready to hire a team member or subbie. Great news! 🎉Before you post the job ad, make sure yo...
14/10/2026

Business is busy and you’re ready to hire a team member or subbie. Great news! 🎉

Before you post the job ad, make sure your books are giving you the green light. Check these three numbers first:

1️⃣ True cost of labour
It’s never just the hourly rate. Add super, leave entitlements, insurance, tools and training.

2️⃣ Unbilled work in progress (WIP)
Do you have enough steady, billable work lined up to cover another wage every week?

3️⃣ Cash flow buffer
Could you still pay wages in a quiet week, or when clients are slow to pay?

Growing your team should feel like a win, not a financial pinch.

📞 Want a second pair of eyes on your numbers before you hire? Call 13 15 46 or message us to find your local Jim’s Bookkeeper.

When business gets busy, that's exactly when you need a bookkeeper by your side! That's the advice from Dildeep at Jim's...
08/10/2026

When business gets busy, that's exactly when you need a bookkeeper by your side! That's the advice from Dildeep at Jim's Bookkeeping Blacktown.

As your business grows, so does the workload. Trying to do it all yourself can pull you away from what matters most: running and growing your business.

🎥 Watch Dildeep's quick tip on our Youtube channel

A professional bookkeeper can help you:
✅ Stay on top of your finances
✅ Save valuable time
✅ Keep your books up to date
✅ Give you more time to focus on your customers
✅ Focus on growing your business

Don't wait until the paperwork becomes overwhelming. Get the right support when you need it.

📞 Need a bookkeeper by your side? Call 13 15 46

That feeling when you realise… you don’t have to do your own bookkeeping anymore. 😌No more:❌ Chasing receipts❌ Trying to...
08/10/2026

That feeling when you realise… you don’t have to do your own bookkeeping anymore. 😌

No more:

❌ Chasing receipts
❌ Trying to make sense of the numbers
❌ Spending your Sunday night doing bookkeeping
❌ Wondering if you’ve entered everything correctly
❌ Putting it off until tax time 😩

Instead…

☕ You get your time back.
📊 Your books are kept up to date.
💰 You have a clearer picture of your business.
🧘‍♀️ And you can focus on what you actually enjoy — running your business.

Because being the business owner doesn't mean you have to do everything yourself.

Sometimes the smartest business decision is simply saying:

“I’ll leave that to the experts.” 💙💛

📞 Ready to take bookkeeping off your to-do list?
Call 13 15 46 or get in touch with your local Jim’s Bookkeeper today.

If your child has started earning money from a job, casual work or other activities, it’s important to understand whethe...
07/10/2026

If your child has started earning money from a job, casual work or other activities, it’s important to understand whether that income needs to be reported.

Tax obligations can vary depending on their age, how much they earn and the type of income they receive.

Before lodging, make sure you check:
✅ Your child’s income details
✅ Their pre-filled tax information
✅ PAYG summaries and other income records
✅ Whether any special tax rules apply

Getting it right from the start can help avoid unnecessary issues later.

📞 Need to know more?
Call 13 15 46 or click the link below to find out more.
👉 Learn more
https://jimsbookkeeping.com.au/request-a-quote/

🚨 CONTRACTORS: THE ATO IS WATCHINGThe ATO is putting contractors on notice, with more than $1 billion in TPAR payments p...
07/10/2026

🚨 CONTRACTORS: THE ATO IS WATCHING

The ATO is putting contractors on notice, with more than $1 billion in TPAR payments potentially being omitted or under-reported this year.

If you're a contractor or sole trader, make sure you:
✅ Check your pre-filled income against your own records
✅ Declare all business income — including cash payments and private jobs
✅ Keep records to support any changes to pre-fill information
✅ Check your TPAR information before lodging your tax return

The ATO says its data matching is becoming more sophisticated, making it harder for income to go unnoticed.
And remember: pre-fill information may not include everything you’ve earned.

👉 Read the full article:
https://news.jimsbookkeeping.com.au/2026/09/25/no-place-to-hide-ato-puts-contractors-on-notice-over-1bn-in-missing-tpar-payments/

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