Getting started with e-Invoicing

Understanding e-Invoicing

Small businesses can now exchange invoices with trading partners through e-invoicing software.

e-Invoicing is a government-supported cloud-based innovation designed to help small businesses streamline their accounting work and get paid faster.

What is e-invoicing?

Currently, most businesses create an invoice and send the PDF via email, or use a word processor like Microsoft […]

Superannuation Guarantee changes

Is your system updated for the latest SG changes?

From July 2022, the $450-per-month super guarantee (SG) eligibility threshold was removed.

This means that if an employee meets the other SG eligibility requirements, you must pay them SG, regardless of how much they earn. However, employees under 18 must still work more than 30 hours in […]

Managing business cash flow and income

Managing small business cash flow and income in 2022

It’s been a lean time for small businesses, and especially the families supporting them.

Xero’s small business trends report shows that 60% of small business owners are worried about their household finances running low.

So while 2022 will hopefully be a year of rebounding sales […]

Fuel tax credit latest rates

From 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022

The ATO’s fuel tax credit calculator includes the latest rates

You can use it to work out the fuel tax credit amount to report on your business activity statement (BAS).

The following tables contain the fuel tax credit rates for businesses from 1 July 2021 to 30 June […]

Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 reporting

Learn about what STP Phase 2 means for you

Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 reporting starts 1 January 2022.

If you employ staff, you’ll need to be ready for this change.

New guidelines that explain the changes are now available to help.

STP Phase 2 reporting means changes to the way you report:

amounts paid […]

The importance of quality business bookkeeping

4 key ways to turn a bookkeeping headache into practical business help

As a small business owner, ever found yourself wondering what life would be like if you didn’t have to do your own books?

Could the quality of your bookkeeping be putting you and your business at risk because you don’t know what you’re […]

Fuel tax guidance amended for bus operators

Fuel tax credits for fuel use in vehicles on public roads

The ATO has amended its guidance on fuel tax credit claims for business taxpayers who acquire the fuel for use in a vehicle travelling on a public road.

The amount of credit for taxable fuel that is acquired to use in a […]

Fuel up with BP and Xero Connect

Hitting the road?

Xero now integrates with BP Plus Fuel Card in Australia, keeping small businesses on the road without the headache of holding onto physical receipts.

BP has partnered with Xero Connect in Australia to enable business customers to automate the entry of monthly invoices related to fuel expenses into Xero. This solution […]

Lifestyle assets under ATO watch

Lifestyle assets data matching program protocol

The ATO is conducting a lifestyle assets data matching program to obtain information on insurance policies for marine vessels, enthusiast motor vehicles, thoroughbred races horse, fine art and aircraft.

The ATO will obtain information from data providers for the 2013/14 and 2014/15 financial years, to identify taxpayers who are […]

Is penalty interest tax deductible?

The yes, no and maybe of penalty interest deductions

A new ruling has been released by the ATO on the deductibility or otherwise of penalty interest.

The term “penalty interest” refers to an amount payable by a borrower under a loan agreement in consideration for the lender agreeing to an early repayment of a loan. […]