JCR Accountants

24/02/2026

Pay day super is mandatory from 1 July 2026. We will ensure our clients who use our payroll services are compliant.

From 1 July 2026, employers need to pay superannuation contributions at the same time they pay their employees’ wages. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is responsible for implementing the new rules.

20/06/2025

Please be extra vigilant at this time of year for scammers. If you are ever unsure of a text message from the ATO please check with us to verify.

20/06/2025

Good for employees and the $4 trillion superannuation industry but another cost for small business. Super rate goes up to 12% on 1 July

Mark this date in your calendar 🗓️

The 12% rate will need to be applied for all salary and wages paid to your eligible workers on and after 1 July. This applies even if some or all of the pay period it relates to is before 1 July.

30/05/2023

For employers - not long to another increase in the superannuation guarantee % - from 1 July 2023 the rate is 11%.

05/05/2023

Car upgrade without the Fringe Benefits Tax ? From 1 July 2022, there is no FBT on new electric vehicles. There are certain criteria that needs to be satisfied so check with us to see if you qualify.

15/03/2023

07/04/2022

Employers: The $450 eligibility threshold for super guarantee has been removed.

This means, as of 1 July 2022, you’ll need to pay your eligible employees’ super guarantee if they earn less than $450 per month.

To help you prepare for this change, we’ll update our guidance, online tools and calculators on 1 July 2022.

For more info visit www.ato.gov.au/Business/Super-for-employers/Work-out-if-you-have-to-pay-super/

15/10/2021

Are you working from home? 🏠💻 We’ve extended the all-inclusive 80c per hour temporary shortcut method to 30 June 2022 to help you easily calculate your work-related expenses next tax time.

Remember to keep a record of all the hours you work from home and receipts for items you purchase.

Find out more at www.ato.gov.au/individuals/income-and-deductions/deductions-you-can-claim/home-office-expenses/

15/06/2021

https://www.ato.gov.au/Newsroom/smallbusiness/General/Are-you-ready-for-the-super-guarantee-rate-rise-/?sbnews20210616

Super guarantee rate rises from 9.5% to 10% on 1 July 2021.

The super guarantee rate will increase from 9.5% to 10% on 1 July 2021.

07/06/2021

Cryptocurrency is getting a lot of media attention at present but don't forget the tax implications.

Cryptocurrency trading is on the rise, and this year the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has again earmarked it for special attention during tax time. According to ATO data, around 600,000 taxpayers invested in crypto-assets in the past few years, with a dramatic increase since the start of 202

03/06/2021

Now is a good time of the year to consider whether an extra contribution to your superfund is beneficial for you.

When and how you can claim tax deductions for personal super contributions you have made to a complying super fund or retirement savings account.