Gilberts Accounting Pty Ltd

02/02/2026

Payday Super commences for employers from 1st July 2026.

The ATO have released a checklist to plan ahead leading up to this major change in procedure.

The ATO has released a Payday Super checklist for employers to get ready for 1 July.

03/12/2025

📣 **Small Business Owners – Time to Check Your GST Registration!**

As the year wraps up, it’s the perfect moment to review your GST obligations. The ATO is reminding small businesses to:
✅ Check if your turnover has reached the **$75,000 threshold** – if so, GST registration is required.
✅ Make sure your **GST-inclusive pricing** is clear to customers.
✅ Lodge your **Business Activity Statements (BAS)** on time.
✅ Keep accurate records to avoid compliance headaches in the new year.

👉 Exporters, remember that many overseas sales are **GST-free**, but you still need to report them correctly.
👉 If you’re under the threshold, registration is optional – but it can help you claim input tax credits.

🔗 Read the full ATO update here: [ATO – Check your GST registration as the year wraps up](https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/small-business-newsroom/check-your-gst-registration-as-the-year-wraps-up?utm_source=IFPA+Weekly+Enews&utm_campaign=abc546363d-DU03122025&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d4b9991f6d-abc546363d-35205059)

Let’s start the new year strong by staying compliant and confident with our GST obligations 💼✨

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01/11/2025

**🚙 Think dual cab utes are always FBT-free? Think again!**

The ATO is busting myths around fringe benefits tax (FBT) and work vehicles. Just because a dual cab ute is used for work doesn’t mean it’s automatically exempt from FBT—especially if it doubles as the family taxi or weekend getaway ride. Learn the real rules and help your clients stay compliant with accurate records and smart reporting.

Read up on requirements here -

Help your employer clients understand when personal use of work dual cab utes attracts FBT.

24/09/2025

Running a business is full-on, and tax can easily slip down the priority list. The ATO has just released a handy guide to help sole traders avoid common mistakes this tax season—like overclaiming expenses, misreporting income, or forgetting GST registration.

💡 Key tips include:
- Reporting *all* income (yes, even side hustles and barter deals)
- Avoiding overclaims on personal-use expenses
- Keeping accurate records and using tools like the ATO app & myDeductions
- Knowing when GST registration is required (especially for ride-sourcing)

📚 There’s even a free self-paced course on record keeping to help strengthen your business foundations.

🔗 Check out the full guide here:

If you have sole trader clients, you can help them avoid these common mistakes and get it right this tax time.

12/09/2025

Did you know that letting employees use work vehicles for personal trips—like school drop-offs or weekend getaways—could trigger a Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) liability?
The ATO is cracking down on private use of business vehicles, even if it’s “just parked at home.” If you're unsure whether your business is exposed, now’s the time to check your records and exemptions.
👉 We’ve got your back. Read the ATO’s latest update here and reach out if you need help navigating the rules.
https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/small-business-newsroom/could-your-employee-s-personal-trips-cost-you-fbt
Let’s keep your business compliant and confident.

Personal use of a work vehicle is a common employee perk – but could attract FBT for your business.