Newsletter – December 2025

Inside this month:

• Super on Payday: Fundamental Changes for Employers:If you run a business, you already know the juggling act that comes with managing the payroll process, paying staff on time, managing cash flow, and staying compliant. From 1 July 2026, there’s a major change coming that will reshape how you handle superannuation contributions for staff.
• Unlocking Tax Savings: Can Your MBA (or Other Studies) Pay Off at Tax Time: If you’ve invested in further study – an MBA, a leadership course, or a postgraduate qualification, you might be wondering: can this help at tax time? For many professionals, the answer is yes – but only if the right boxes are ticked. 
• Know the Rules Before you Break Them: Why SMSF Educations Matters More than Ever: Running, or deciding to set up a self-managed super fund (SMSF) gives you control, but it also brings legal responsibilities. The Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SISA) contains detailed rules on trustee duties, investments, borrowing, payments and recordkeeping. 
• Cash is Making a Comeback – Is Your Business Ready to Take it? For years, businesses have been moving away from cash and for good reason. Digital payments are quick, traceable and cut down on the risk of theft or counting errors. But that tap-and-go world might soon have to make room again for notes and coins.

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