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What is Single Touch Payroll?

Single Touch Payroll has been designed to streamline employer reporting to government agencies, an initiative implemented by the Australian Government. With STP, employers have the ability to report employee payroll information to the ATO with STP-enabled software.

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Understanding Pay As You Go Instalments

Pay As You Go (PAYG) instalments is a taxation system used by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to help businesses manage their tax obligations. For businesses to navigate the complexities of the Aussie tax system and ensure correct compliance, it’s crucial to understand Pay As You Go instalments.

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Traits of a Good Bookkeeper

Whether you’re interested in a career in bookkeeping, or you’re doing a deep dive into the reasons, benefits, and traits to look out for when hiring a bookkeeper for your business, there are a number of fundamentals to consider.

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Benefits of Outsourcing Payroll Services

Many small and medium-sized businesses go along from day to day and year to year without professional bookkeeping. If their financials are very straightforward, and the staff is small – and they’ve never been audited – then the need can seem rather remote.