Besides the other core and staple things we should probably be teaching Australian students — how voting works, budgeting, credit cards, investing, and financial literacy — the Australian tax system would have to be somewhere near the top of the list. Every year, millions of Australians lodge tax returns. Every year, millions of Australians also misunderstand how the tax system actually works. And honestly? That's not really their fault. Tax is something we're expected to participate in from...

It’s something we see all the time. A business owner starts out doing their own bookkeeping. It makes sense in the beginning — you’re keeping costs down, you’re across your numbers, and it feels manageable. And right now, with purse strings tightening and both individuals and businesses looking for ways to “save” where they can, it’s often one of the first areas people turn to. On the surface, it feels like a smart move. But over time, what starts as a cost-saving exercise can quietly become...

We’ve recently shared a blog explaining what Payday Super is and how it works . You can read all about it here . This time, we want to shift the focus slightly — because the real question now is: Are you actually ready for it? The move to Payday Super is a shift in how closely the ATO can monitor employer behaviour — and how quickly non-compliance can be identified. 📡 “I Didn’t Know” Won’t Cut It We've spoken previously about how we have noticed a considerable shift in accountability and...