by Investment Plus Accounting Group | Sep 28, 2025 | ATO, BAS, Small Business
Falling behind on your Business Activity Statement (BAS) lodgements can feel overwhelming — particularly when the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) begins to apply penalties and interest. For small business owners already juggling cash flow, a missed BAS deadline or...
by Investment Plus Accounting Group | Sep 15, 2025 | ATO
The Australian government’s promise to ease the burden of student debt has officially become law, delivering a 20% reduction for millions of Australians with student loans. If you’re one of the more than three million people with a Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)...
by Investment Plus Accounting Group | Sep 15, 2025 | ATO, Payroll
If you’re a small business owner using the ATO’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) to pay your employees’ super, big changes are on the horizon. The free service that’s been a simple, reliable tool for over 200,000 small businesses is closing down,...
by Peter Ristevski | Aug 13, 2025 | ATO, Tax Deductions
From 1 July 2025, Australian taxpayers will no longer be able to claim deductions for interest charges imposed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), such as General Interest Charge (GIC) and Shortfall Interest Charge (SIC). This change, announced in the 2023–24...
by Investment Plus Accounting Group | Jul 24, 2025 | ATO, Income Tax, Tax Refunds
As the cost of living continues to rise, it’s no surprise that many Australians are eager to lodge their tax returns as soon as the financial year ends. With nearly half the country expecting a refund, it’s tempting to file early and pocket that cash. But the...
by Investment Plus Accounting Group | Jun 12, 2025 | ATO, EOFY, Income Tax
Life happens. Whether you missed a tax deadline by accident, felt overwhelmed by paperwork, or faced unexpected personal challenges — falling behind on your tax returns is more common than you think. The good news? It’s never too late to catch up. With decades of...
