The festive season is a time many businesses like to acknowledge their staff with Christmas parties, gifts, or end-of-year celebrations. While these gestures are great for morale, they can quickly become confusing when it comes to tax, deductions, and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT). This blog breaks down what is and isn’t claimable, how the ATO classifies Christmas staff expenses, and the common traps we see businesses fall into every December. 📌 The Quick Summary on Christmas St

The Big Shift: From Quarterly to Payday Super From 1 July 2026, all Australian employers will be required to pay superannuation at the same time as wages — not quarterly. This upcoming reform, known as “payday superannuation”, is one of the most significant changes to the super system in recent years. It’s designed to ensure that employees receive their super on time, every time, and that businesses stay up to date with their obligations. Under the current system, most employ

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