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    <post_id>83</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Your Payday Super is fast approaching]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[<strong>Payday Super Starts 1 July – What Business Owners Need to Do Now</strong>
<br /><br />With <strong>Payday Super commencing from 1 July 2026</strong>, the way businesses pay superannuation is changing permanently.
<br /><br />If you haven’t already fully transitioned to <strong>paying super with each pay run</strong>, now is the time to act.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/83/Payday-Super-6_Blog-Image.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/final-payday-super-reminder-are-you-ready/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-05-28 05:03:21</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>82</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Intro to AML/CTR]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Last week, AUSTRAC CEO – Brendan Thomas had the pleasure of opening the Financial Integrity Week, hosted by Macquare University’s
Financial Integrity Hub.  In his opening address, he emphasised that financial crime in Australia is a growing,
multi-billion-dollar threat impacting the economy, institutions, and national security.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/82/Intro-to-AML-and-CTR-Presentation-(1).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/intro-to-amlctr/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-05-18 06:40:05</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>81</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Federal Budget 2026: What We Know So Far (and Why the Detail Still Matters)]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Last night’s Federal Budget delivered a number of proposed tax changes that many of our clients are already asking about —
particularly investors, small business owners and families using trusts. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/81/Budget-2026.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/federal-budget-2026-what-we-know-so-far-and-why-the-detail-still-matters/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-05-13 00:48:59</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>80</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Personal Tax Planning Before 30 June 2026: Small Decisions, Big Impact - Part 3]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Personal tax planning doesn’t have to be complex - but it does require awareness and timing. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/80/Its-Tax-Planning-Season-(Twitter-Post).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/2026-tax-planning-season-part-3/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-04-28 05:16:30</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>79</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Business Tax Planning Before 30 June 2026: What to Be Thinking About - Part 2]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Running a business means juggling a lot of moving parts - and tax often slips down the priority list until it’s too
late. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/79/Its-Tax-Planning-Season-(Twitter-Post).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/2026-tax-planning-season-part-2/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-04-28 05:08:19</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>78</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[2026 Tax Planning Season - Why We Plan Before 30 June (Not After) - Part 1]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Tax planning for FY2026 explained. Learn why planning before 30 June matters, what tax planning involves, and how the May Budget may affect
your tax.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/78/Its-Tax-Planning-Season-(Twitter-Post).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/2026-tax-planning-season-part-1/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-04-28 03:29:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>76</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[ATO Small Business Super Clearing House Is Closing – What You Need to Know]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The ATO has confirmed that the <strong>Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) will permanently close on 30 June 2026</strong>,
	with no access available from <strong>1 July 2026</strong> onward.
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/76/ATO-SMALL-BUSINESS-SUPER-CLEARING-HOUSE.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/ato-small-business-super-clearing-house-is-closing-what-you-need-to-know/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-04-12 23:11:05</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>75</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[It’s 31 March Today – Let’s Talk Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Today, 31 March 2026, is the last day of the current FBT year. 
<br /><br />Before close of business today, we want to pause and ask a few simple, plain English questions]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/75/2026-FBT.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/its-31-march-today-lets-talk-fringe-benefits-tax-fbt/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-31 03:19:39</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>74</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[ATO is Tightening its Approach to Small Business Restructuring (SBR)]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[In recent times the ATO has become rigorous in its review of SBR plans. This is a timely reminder that whether cashflow is tight or not,
	you should always be on top of your obligations. 
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/74/ATOistighteningitsapproach.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/ato-is-tightening-its-approach-to-small-business-restructuring-sbr/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-10 23:20:44</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>70</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Your Payday Super Countdown – Final Steps Before April (12/03/2026)]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[From 1 April, we recommend you move to payday super payments to de‑risk the July cutover & reduce cashflow impact.  Are you on
	track if not contact us to get the support you need.  
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/70/Payday-Super-4.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/your-payday-super-countdown-final-steps-before-april-12032026/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-01-14 00:01:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>69</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Running a Payday Super Pilot – What We've Learned (19/02/2026)]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Are you making monthly super payments yet?  Start a pilot now and stay ahead of the curve! Testing now means fewer surprises later.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/69/Payday-Super-3.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/running-a-payday-super-pilot-what-weve-learned-19022026/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-01-13 23:59:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>68</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Is Your Payroll Ready for Payday Super? (29/01/2026)]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The countdown is on. By 1 March 2026, we recommend moving to at least monthly or payday super payments if payday super hasn’t yet being
implemented.<br />
<br />]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/68/Payday-Super-2.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/is-your-payroll-ready-for-payday-super-29012026/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-01-13 23:56:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>67</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Introducing Payday Super (15/01/2026)]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[From 1 July 2026, employers must ensure super contributions are paid at the same time as wages. This is a major shift from quarterly
payments and will require payroll, process and cash-flow changes.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/67/Payday-Super-1.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/introducing-payday-super-15012026/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-01-13 23:52:11</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>66</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Confused About the July 2025 Wages and Super Changes? Here's What You Need to Know]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Confused about when the new super rate, minimum wage and award increases kick in? You're not alone—and there's a lot of misinformation out there. We've broken it down simply so you can stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/66/Feeling-Confused-About-The-Upcoming-Wage-and-Super-Changes.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/confused-about-the-july-2025-wages-and-super-changes-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-06-22 23:58:26</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>65</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[💸 How to Minimise Your Personal Tax in 2025: A Friendly Guide for Employees]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[💡 Want to pay less tax this year? Our latest blog breaks down simple, smart strategies to help Australian employees legally reduce their
tax bill before 30 June 2025. From super tips to work-from-home claims—it's all here!]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/65/A-Friendly-Guide-for-Employees-(1).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/how-to-minimise-your-personal-tax-in-2025-a-friendly-guide-for-employees/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-05-07 02:59:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>64</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[How Can I Save on Income Tax in 2025?]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[What Tax Planning is and how it can help reduce your income tax and help with achieving your financial goals.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/64/Tax-Planning.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/how-can-i-save-on-income-tax-in-2025/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-04-09 22:39:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>63</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Do We Need to Pay our Staff if We Shutdown During a Natural Disaster?]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Natural Disasters can be a scary and confusing time, causing devastation to businesses, individuals and communities. If you have opted to
shut down your business during a Natural Disaster, you need to check if you are required to pay your staff.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/63/2025-03-05_Cyclone-Alfred.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/do-we-need-to-pay-our-staff-if-we-shutdown-during-a-natural-disaster/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-03-04 22:24:25</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>62</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Attention Small Business Owners: New Wage Compliance Laws Are Now in Effect]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Did you as a small business owner (less than 15 employees) know that from 1st January 2025 – it is a criminal offence if you intentionally
underpay staff.The ATO have issued the Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code and Fair Work have published a guide that sets out the
code and offers practical advice and tools.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/62/Wage-Compliance.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/attention-small-business-owners-new-wage-compliance-laws-are-now-in-effect/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-02-06 00:39:42</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>61</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[A New Year, A New Challenge: Double-Check Your Bookkeeping Dates for 2025]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[As we begin 2025, be mindful of misdating transactions, such as entering them as January 2024 or December 2025. This can lead to financial errors and tax issues. To avoid this, lock prior year files, double-check dates and watch for future-dated entries. Staying vigilant ensures
accurate and compliant bookkeeping throughout the year.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/61/New-Year-Bookkeeping-Dates.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/a-new-year-a-new-challenge-double-check-your-bookkeeping-dates-for-2025/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-01-15 01:34:23</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>60</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Preparing Payroll for the Holiday Season: Tips for a Stress-Free Transition]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[With public holidays and festive cheer around the corner, it’s time to ensure your staff gets paid on time—even if the banks don’t!
We’ve got tips to help you avoid payroll headaches and keep your team smiling this season.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/60/2024-Holiday-Payroll.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/preparing-payroll-for-the-holiday-season-tips-for-a-stress-free-transition/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-12-09 00:14:06</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>59</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Are Christmas Gifts Tax Deductible?]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[🎄🎅As we come into the “silly season” let us share with you the rulings on what the ATO will consider a deductible expense and what they
won’t.🎄🎅]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/59/White-and-Gold-Elegant-Aesthetic-Christmas-Gift-Ideas-Instagram-Post-(1).jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/are-christmas-gifts-tax-deductible/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-11-28 04:59:07</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>58</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Protect your MyGov account against scammers!]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[TLDR: update your sign in settings to only the MyGov username. In this blog, Tori shares her personal experience with an attempted
hacking. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/58/MyGov_Landing-Page.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/protect-your-mygov-account-against-scammers/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-11-02 01:09:06</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>57</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Take action now on unpaid Tax and Super]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is changing its approach to collecting unpaid tax and super, focusing on businesses that have not
responded to reminders. If your business has overdue obligations, it’s crucial to act now to avoid serious consequences. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/57/ATO-DEBT-v2.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/take-action-now-on-unpaid-tax-and-super/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-11-01 00:27:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>56</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Feeling confused about payroll changes?]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The new financial year means new tax rates; increased superannuation guarantee rates; minimum wage increase and award rates increases. But
	when do they all apply?

<br /><br />
	There are a lot of questions floating around on social media about when the new tax withholding, super & award rate increase apply. What
	happens if the days worked in the pay week splits across the end of financial year?? There’s also a lot of incorrect information being
	provided and a lot of guess work.

<br /><br />Read our Blog for the correct information.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/56/2024-07-04_Pay-Week-Crosses-EOFY.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/feeling-confused-about-payroll-changes/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-07-04 03:22:32</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>55</post_id>
    <post_category_id>1</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Instant Asset Write Off Threshold is $20,000 for the 2024 Financial Year]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[<em>Finally</em>, with only 3 business days left of the 2024 financial year, the Australian Parliament has passed the bill to legislate the
	increase in the Small Business Instant Asset Write Off from $1,000 to $20,000 for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. We are now just
	awaiting  “Royal Assent” for this measure to become law. Royal Assent these days is pretty quick and is essentially a rubber stamp
	process. This measure was announced in the May 2023 budget and has taken more than a year to pass through both houses of government. 

<br /><br />Read our blog to find out what this means for your business.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/media/website_posts/55/2024-06-25_IAWO-$20k-for-2024.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.aegisbusinessservices.com.au/blog/instant-asset-write-off-threshold-is-20000-for-the-2024-financial-year/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-06-25 23:41:29</post_date>
  </posts>
</root>
