New 12″ Macbook vs Air

The introduction of the new 12in MacBook has forged a new niche in Apple’s notebook product line.

The announcement of the MacBook is an interesting one. Apple has blurred the lines between consumers and pros largely because the core components such as processors, memory and storage are so commoditised. When you compare a MacBook Air with a MacBook Pro, other than the size of the devices, the two product line are functionally very similar.

Pls contact Maurie on 0418573667 or at www.cmbservices.net.au for more information.

 

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Get Ready for SuperStream

  • When do employers need to be SuperStream ready?

    SuperStream will automate the Super payments of your employees. For employers with 20 or more employees, SuperStream has already started and you have until 30 June 2015 to be ready.

    For employers with 19 or fewer employees, SuperStream starts from 1 July 2015 and you have until 30 June 2016 to be ready. You should start getting ready now and can start using SuperStream earlier, if possible.

    Employers that don’t already have plans in place to implement SuperStream should contact their Bookkeeper or contact Maurie on 0418573667

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Home Streaming – Stan, Presto, Foxtel, Quickflix & Netflix

This is a new merging market that is going to be huge in the next few years in Bendigo. Please contact Maurie on 0418573667 and get advice on the different features of Stan, Presto, Foxtel, Quickflix and Netflix.

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Updating Your Business Details

You’re required by law to tell the Registrar of the Australian Business Register within 28 days of any changes in your registered business details, including:

  • postal, email or business address
  • associates
  • main business activity
  • (ACN) or (ARBN)
  • public officer
  • name of trustees.
  • You should also tell the ATO about any changes to your:
  • entity name or registered business name (registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission)
  • authorised contact person
  • financial institution account details.
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Employee or Contractor?

The ATO has an Employee/contractor decision tool to find out whether your worker is an employee or contractor for tax and super purposes. Note that:

  • Employees work in your business and are part of your business.
  • Contractors run their own business and provide services to your business.

If in doubt, contact your Accountant for advice. For all your payroll services in Bendigo contact CMB Services.

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Stream AFL Nab Challenge onto TV

The AFL today announced that live online streaming of six non-televised NAB Challenge matches would be available via competing club websites and club apps following extensive work to repurpose AFL Media resources at six venues around the country.

This is great news, but how do you get the match from your phone, tablet or computer onto your TV? Contact Maurie in Bendigo to discuss you options.

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Nil BAS statements must be lodged

Nil activity statements must be lodged with the ATO. If you have a nil activity statement for any period, your activity statement still needs to be lodged.  Failure to lodge an activity statement, even one with zero obligations, may delay processing and result in penalties. Please contact CMB Services if you need further info on this or other Bookkeeping queries.

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Cloud Bookkeeping

Both Xero and MYOB offer cloud bookkeeping services to businesses in Bendigo and surrounds. The costs and functions differ considerably, so if you want to find more info on Cloud Bookkeeping please contact Maurie on 0418 573 667

Posted in Bookkeeping

Single Touch Payroll

On 28 December 2014, the Government announced it will cut red tape for employers by simplifying tax and superannuation reporting obligations through Single Touch Payroll.

Single Touch Payroll means employers will be required to electronically report payroll and super information when employees are paid. They will need to do this using Standard Business Reporting-enabled software.

This will eliminate the need for employers to report employee-related pay as you go withholding (PAYGW) in their activity statements throughout the year and employee payment summaries at the end of the year.

Single Touch Payroll will also provide digital services to simplify the process of bringing on new employees.

Single Touch Payroll will be available from July 2016.

Whilst this seems a fair way ahead, please do not hesitate to contact us at CMB Services in Bendigo for your payroll and bookkeeping needs.

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December 2014 BAS due 3 March

If you report quarterly, just a reminder that your BAS ,  PAYG and Super payments are all due on 3 Mar 15. We usually have one month to file and pay these and its easy to forget with the extra month!

If you have any queries about your BAS Return or Bookkeeping in Bendigo please contact us.

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