Is there a pile of work-related receipts sitting on your desk? Have you been too busy to make a much-needed work related purchase? Is it time to renew a work-related magazine or journal? With 30 June just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about your receipts, purchases and subscriptions as part of your…
Did you know that $10 billion is spent on stress related workers compensation claims each year in Australia? It’s important we all help build resilient workplaces that have a focus on wellbeing so we can increase our productivity and all increase our health for the long-term. At Bookssorted, we value wellbeing and productivity and we…
There’s some fantastic news for those of you who may have previously been employed in the public service and are Public Sector Superannuation Accumulation Plan (PSSap) members. As a PSSap member (this includes existing preserved members), you will soon be able to revert to the PSSap scheme, even if you have left the Australian Public…
Our continuous learning is often overlooked as we progress our careers and get focused on the work in front of us. In addition, we often find ourselves putting off personal and professional development as we try to balance the various areas of our lives. We often speak with contractors who feel their only option is to undertake…
Learn about how salary sacrifice can benefit you! Do you use multiple tech devices for your work? Smart phone, tablet, laptop? It’s time to consider salary sacrifice to save you money and reduce your taxable income. Portable assets are regarded as Fringe Benefits Tax exempt items if the primary use is more than 50 per…
Earlier this year, we broke down some of the superannuation changes that were introduced on 1 July, to help you be informed about your super choices. We’ve received some questions about how the new $25,000 concessional contribution cap will interact with the super guarantee. First, it’s important to understand that the super guarantee is payable for quarterly…
With the rush to finish work and home projects before the end of the year, the pressure to keep up with social occasions and the somewhat off feelings that can present after too much festive cheer (headache anyone), it’s no wonder December seems to go in a blur of exhaustion. The festive season doesn’t have…
Salary sacrifice is a great way to upgrade or change your car, without the need for a large upfront payment. Here’s our top five tips to consider when looking to salary sacrifice a car: Ensure your lease provider has provisions to allow you to break or change your lease if your circumstances change. For example,…
We love helping contractors across Australia make their payroll hassle-free! And with an ever-growing family of over 350 contractors (across Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne) and we’re always looking to help more contractors and their families manage their pay and reach their financial goals. If you know a contractor you think should join the Bookssorted payroll…
Late last year, the Federal Government passed legislation that may see changes to your superannuation arrangements occur from 1 July. This includes superannuation changes to before and after tax contributions, spouse contribution tax offsets, transition to retirement pensions tax on earnings, and more. Do you know how the Government’s changes to superannuation may affect you?…
