From August 2025, the ATO will change the way your tax account appears, which may affect what you see when you log in.

Until now, any “debts on hold” weren’t included in your account balance. That sometimes made it tricky to get a clear picture of what was owed. From August, these debts will start appearing in your account, giving you (and your bookkeeper or BAS Agent) better visibility of your full tax position.

Payroll platforms are evolving quickly, and many now offer employee self-onboarding tools. Instead of manually entering employee details, your team members can input their own information directly into the system.

It’s a big time-saver. It reduces errors. It streamlines admin.

When it comes to managing your business finances, accuracy and compliance are essential. One of the best steps you can take as a business owner is to engage the services of a registered BAS Agent. At Diverse, we’re proud to be fully registered with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB), giving our clients the peace of mind that their reporting obligations are in safe hands.

The TPB has recently launched its “Find a BAS Agent You Can Trust” campaign, which highlights the importance of using registered professionals and the risks involved in working with unregistered preparers.

If you’re a small business owner with staff, now is the time to review your payroll record-keeping practices. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has been actively conducting spot checks across six major Australian cities, targeting businesses to ensure compliance with record-keeping laws.

Cybersecurity can often feel overwhelming, especially for small business owners already juggling so much. But the Cyber Wardens: Safe AI for Small Business course is a game changer. Developed to be clear, practical, and easy to follow, this course is packed with insights into how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping both the tools we use every day—and the tactics of cybercriminals.