BM Smith Bookkeeping

22/07/2022

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨 Beware of scam text messages (SMS) about tax refunds.

These fake messages claim to be from the ATO and ask you to open a hyperlink to fill out a form for your income tax return. The link takes you to a fake website designed to steal your personal information and credit card details.

🛑 We’re seeing lots of variations of this scam, this image is just one example. If you receive an SMS like this, don’t click on any links. Instead, report the SMS to us and then delete it.

Warn your family and friends to stay scam alert. To report an SMS that doesn’t seem right, go to www.ato.gov.au/General/Online-services/Identity-security-and-scams/Verify-or-report-a-scam/

27/04/2022

Scammers are back

BAS agent edition: Issue 15 - Internet Explorer is being retired

26/04/2022

Just a reminder that Super Guarantee payments due by 28th April

02/02/2022

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

Beware of cryptocurrency scams telling people they’re suspected of cryptocurrency tax evasion, and asking them to ‘connect their wallet’ and provide personal information.

🛑 If you get an email or SMS like this, don’t click on any links or provide any information.

Scammers can use the information you give them to take off with your funds and steal your identity. Remember, a genuine message from the ATO will never ask you to access our online services via a hyperlink.

Warn your family and friends and visit our scam alerts page to learn more: www.ato.gov.au/General/Online-services/Identity-security-and-scams/Scam-alerts/

18/11/2021

Get to know the warning signs and how to spot when it's not the real ATO.

29/10/2021

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨 Beware of a new email scam that tells you to update your financial information to receive a tax refund. These fake emails ask you to fill out a form with personal details like your name, date of birth, address and credit card number.

🛑 Don’t open any attachments, click on any links or provide any information.

If you receive a message claiming to be from us reach out on 1800 008 540 to check if it’s genuine.

Warn your family and friends to stay alert and visit our scam alerts page to learn more: www.ato.gov.au/General/Online-services/Identity-security-and-scams/Scam-alerts/

23/08/2021

Be aware they tried it on me this morning

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨 Listen out for suspicious phone scams claiming your TFN has been suspended or asking you to pay a fake tax debt via:
• ‘cardless cash’ ATM withdrawals
• retail gift cards
• courier services
• cash delivery in public locations.
These scammers will try to trick you by telling you they’re from the ATO or another agency, but remember we’ll never demand for payment via these methods.

🛑 If you get a call like this, hang up straight away and warn your family and friends to stay alert.

Visit our scam alerts page to learn more: www.ato.gov.au/General/Online-services/Identity-security-and-scams/

26/05/2021

Good news for Sole Traders

New features have been added to our online services for sole traders.

18/05/2021

Need to keep up to date with these changes to STP.

From 1 January 2022 the information reported through STP will be expanding.

18/05/2021

Find out what steps to take when you miss or pay super late.

18/05/2021

Time for change

The Business Portal is retiring. Switch to Online services for business now.

20/04/2021

Keeping your ABN up to date helps you and others.