J & J Bookkeeping and Office Services Pty Ltd

05/09/2026

Obligations when closing your business 📃

Closing a business can be a difficult decision. Before you finish up, make sure you understand and meet your legal and financial obligations to help the process run smoothly.

The Australian Taxation Office has guidance to help you understand your obligations around records, tax and registrations during this time.

Here's a quick checklist:
✅ Keep business records for at least 5 years. Be mindful some records may need to be kept longer than 5 years.

✅ Finalise your tax obligations, including any outstanding returns and payments, before cancelling your GST registration and ABN.

✅ Meet your super obligations, including any outstanding employee entitlements.

✅ Finalise your Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting if you have employees. This may include lodging a payment summary annual report for payments not reported through STP, and making STP finalisation declaration when you close the business.

✅ Cancel registrations when you're ready. Once you've met your obligations and organised your records, you can start cancelling registrations such as GST, ABN, PAYG withholding and FBT, where applicable.

It’s also important to understand any GST and capital gains tax implications that may apply when selling or disposing business assets.

If you're unsure about what you need to do, consider seeking advice from a registered tax professional.

🔗 Find out more about closing your business: http://spklr.io/6185ErUqd

20/08/2026

Happy Daffodil Day 2026

Supporting Cancer Council
Vanessa Pringle Floral Designs

07/08/2026

24/07/2026

🎉 Happy National Payroll Day! 🥳

We enjoyed some delicious dessert pizzas with some of our team today - because celebrating our payroll champions is always worthwhile.

Thank you for all that you do. Your precision, reliability and problem-solving abilities are genuinely appreciated. 👏

15/07/2026

Ready to grow your business this year?
⭐ Expanding operations.
⭐ Hiring staff.
⭐ Going digital.

Whatever your goal, there's support to help you get there!

Find funding and support:
🔎 Search for grants, funding and support programs from across government with the business.gov.au grants and programs finder: business.gov.au/grants-and-programs

✅ Check your eligibility
Discover what you may be able to apply for.

✅ Apply!
Apply for grants and programs designed to help your business grow, innovate and succeed.

ℹ️ Get expert help
Connect with advisers, training and events to build your skills and grow your business. Find an adviser relevant to your interests and location at business.gov.au/expertise-and-advice

15/07/2026

💫🏐We love supporting local clubs! Thanks for the shout out Out Of Touch Netball Club 🏐💫

💜 Sponsor Spotlight – Thank You, J&J Bookkeeping ! 💜

Out of Touch Netball Club is excited to have J&J Bookkeeping & Office Services keeping us in the game again this year! 💙

Founded by Joanne Scott in 1995, this family-run business was created to support small business owners who need help managing their day-to-day accounts without the high cost of using an accountant for everything. 🙌

As registered BAS Agents, J&J can handle all your bookkeeping needs — from day-to-day accounts through to BAS/IAS prep and lodgement — offering flexibility, electronic lodgement, and extra time when you need it. 🧾💻

They’re all about supporting local families and businesses, just like we are — and we’re so grateful to have their support this season!

👉 If you’re a small business owner needing a helping hand behind the scenes, give Jo and the team a call!

30/06/2026

Payday Super is right around the corner!

From 1 July 2026, your employer needs to pay super contributions at the same time they pay your salary or wages, so the contributions reach your nominated account within 7 business days.

There are some exceptions. For example, the first super contribution for a new employee will need to be made within 20 business days of their salary or wages being paid.

The Australian Tax Office is responsible for implementing the new rules and is the best source of info about the changes. Keep up to date on their website: https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/super-for-employers/payday-super

29/06/2026

🌟Happy EOFY from the J&J Team 🥳

10/06/2026

02/06/2026

The Fair Work Commission has announced this year’s Annual Wage Review decision.

The National Minimum Wage will increase to $1,004.90 per week or $26.44 per hour.

Minimum award wages will increase by 4.75%, provided that:
-the lowest rate in any award that applies to ongoing employment must be at least $1,004.90 per week or $26.44 per hour
- any entry-level rate that applies to the first 6 months (or less) of employment must be at least $978.10 per week or $25.74 per hour.

These increases apply from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.

We’re working to update our pay tools and website info with the new rates. You can find more info about the minimum wage increase and subscribe to our email updates to be notified when the new rates are available here: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/workplace-laws/annual-wage-review/annual-wage-review-2026