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29/09/2026

From 1 October 2026, businesses will no longer be able to add surcharges to debit, credit or prepaid card payments across major card networks.

For small businesses currently passing card processing costs on to customers, now is the time to review how payments are handled and what the change could mean for pricing and margins.
It’s also worth checking more than just the EFTPOS terminal, online payments, invoices, booking systems and other customer-facing payment processes may need updating before the change takes effect.

ICB has broken down what Bookkeepers and their clients need to know ahead of 1 October.
Read the full update: https://www.icb.org.au/s/news/card-surcharge-ban-from-1st-october-MCIB5C6NW72NBOZAYYHDAQ2NWU4Y?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=organic

15/09/2026

If it’s your only job, or main source of income, yes, you should claim the tax-free threshold on your TFN declaration form.

This means, the first $18,200 you earn each year is tax free.

But it’s important to know, your employer might still take tax out of your pay if it looks like you’ll earn more than $18,200 (just to be safe).

If you don’t end up earning more than $18,200, you’ll get the tax back when you lodge your return.

If you have multiple jobs, only claim the tax-free threshold from ONE of them (usually the highest paying).

The tax-free threshold applies to your TOTAL income, not to each job separately. So, if job 1, job 2 and job 3 all think they’re your only employer, they might not withhold enough tax.

14/09/2026

IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR BUSINESSES

From 1 October 2026, businesses will no longer be able to apply a surcharge when customers pay by EFTPOS, Mastercard, Visa or American Express.

If your business currently applies card surcharges, now is the time to prepare and make sure your payment systems, pricing and customer information are ready for the change.

What should you do now?

• Check where you currently apply card surcharges, including EFTPOS terminals, point-of-sale systems, invoicing software and online payment platforms
• Review your transaction volumes, merchant fees and other payment-related costs
• Contact your merchant service provider to understand what system changes are required
• Review your pricing and business costs to understand the impact
• Update and test your payment systems before 1 October
• Make sure your staff understand the changes and can clearly explain them to customers

Your merchant service provider may contact you about required system changes, so make sure you read their communications carefully and complete any necessary steps.

The 1 October deadline is approaching, so now is the time to get prepared.
Further information here: https://www.asbfeo.gov.au/resources-tools-centre/card-surcharging-ban

27/07/2026

Each state and territory sets its own public holidays, not us 🫣

Reminder for anyone working outside their state or region on a public holiday: you’re entitled to the public holidays that fall where you’re based for work, not where you’re working on the day.

Check your remaining 2026 public holidays and what you’re entitled to, whether you work or don’t work: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/public-holidays/2026-public-holidays

Our list includes state and territory-wide holidays, capital city holidays and some regional holidays. For a complete list of public holidays, check your state or territory authority’s website via the link above.

23/07/2026

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20/07/2026

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✅ From 1 July, your employer pays super on payday. That part is true. It’s also great news!

⌛ But what you see in your super account might be a different story 👇

18/06/2026

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All withholding schedules and tax tables have been updated. The changes apply from 1 July 2026.

If you employ staff, take note of the changes. Make sure you know how much you need to withhold from the payments you make to your employees and other workers.

23/04/2026

Monday 27 April is a public holiday in ACT, NSW and WA.

It’s a normal day if you work in NT, QLD, SA, TAS or VIC.

Reminder: Saturday 25 April is a public holiday in all states and territories.

We have info about the Anzac Day public holidays in each state and territory, plus info about your public holiday entitlements here: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/public-holidays

04/04/2026

New PHs incoming!

Last year, we introduced new laws to give WA two new public holidays.

Under the proposed laws, WA will get two new public holidays from 2028 - Show Day and Easter Saturday - while dates for three other public holidays will be moved.

These changes will align WA's public holidays with other States, and help ensure WA remains the best place in the world to live and do business.