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25/03/2026

15/03/2026

Easter is somehow just around the corner, which means lots of egg and bunny shaped chocolate, a long weekend… and public holidays!

Public holidays can be different depending on the state or territory you work in. To help with that, here’s a handy table 🐰

(p.s. you have the right to be away from work on a public holiday, AND to refuse an unreasonable request to work on one 😉)

16/01/2026

👋 Does 28 January sound familiar?

It’s the date employers need to make sure super contributions reach their eligible workers super funds by.

To meet this deadline, you’ll need to make payments early enough to allow for processing times.

14/01/2026

Qleave for portable long service leave is due today for Community Services.

You need to give details to QLeave about your workers’ service at the end of each quarter. You can do this by submitting an online return.

07/12/2025

From 1 July 2026, SBSCH will no longer be available. Businesses will need a new way to pay super, options include direct payments to funds, a commercial clearing house, or payroll software that handles multiple funds automatically.

Key dates:

New registrations close: 1 Oct 2025
Final quarter for SBSCH: March 2026
No payments after: 30 June 2026

Plan early: check your setup, explore alternatives, test the process, review employee super details, and keep records.

Bookkeepers can guide businesses through the change, ensuring compliance and a smooth transition. A quick conversation now can prevent a last-minute scramble next year.

Learn more: https://www.icb.org.au/s/news/the-ato-sbsch-is-closing-MC6TWMHDKARVALJLDTKI2RVY5DVY

16/11/2025

The ATO processes most BAS refunds smoothly, but some are held for review to verify details, not to assume wrongdoing. These checks often happen when a refund is unusually large or looks different from past reporting.

From 1 July 2025, the ATO has 30 days (up from 14) to notify taxpayers if a refund is being reviewed. This extra time helps address high-risk or fraudulent claims. Genuine refunds aren’t affected, and interest still applies on refunds held for more than 14 days.

For BAS Agents, this means:
✅ Keep client records clear and accessible
✅ Respond quickly to ATO info requests
✅ Manage client expectations, reviews are standard, not a cause for concern

Learn more: http://icb.org.au/s/news/why-the-ato-checks-bas-refunds-MCEVTPL2V35VH5RMDRFO2KXS2JLA

11/11/2025