Reckon Blog News

Reckon releases Best Places to Work Remotely report: Work & Wander

Where should you work remotely? Explore Reckon’s Work & Wander report and see the highest-ranked destinations in Australia and overseas.

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RBA surcharge ban: What happens after 1 October 2026?

From 1 October 2026, card surcharges disappear, but merchant fees remain. Here's what the RBA ban means for small businesses.

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Startup Cities 2026 Report

A new leader emerges in Reckon's 2026 Startup City report, ranking 50 Australian cities on talent, business landscape, tech and living costs.

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CGT carve-outs and exemptions for small business and startups

Learn how CGT carve-outs and exemptions for small business and startups work, including eligibility, benefits, and 2026 Budget changes.

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The Big Changes coming in the 2026-27 Financial Year: What businesses need to know

The 2026 Federal Budget explained for small businesses, covering tax changes, PAYG updates, CGT reform, and what business owners should do now.

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Federal Budget 2026: What It Means for Small Business

The 2026 Federal Budget explained for small businesses, covering tax changes, PAYG updates, CGT reform, and what business owners should do now.

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Who Dis? New SMS messaging rules: What small businesses need to know

New SMS messaging rules are coming. Learn how sender ID registration affects small businesses and customer trust from July 2026.

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Reckon Payslip Errors Report

The Reckon Payslip Errors Report reveals widespread payslip errors, unpaid super and rising compliance risks for Aussie employers.

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RBA Card Surcharge Ban: What It Means for Small Business

The RBA card surcharge ban is coming October 2026. Learn how interchange caps affect small businesses, payment fees, and everyday prices.

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Junior Pay Rates Abolished: What Small Businesses Need to Know

Junior pay rates are abolished under a Fair Work Commission ruling. Find out how the phase‑out works and what small businesses need to do now.

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Payday Super News: Super choice & onboarding reforms

Super Choice reforms let employers request stapled funds earlier, simplifying onboarding and helping small businesses prepare for Payday Super.

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Mandatory Cash Acceptance: What small businesses need to know

On 1 January 2026, the mandatory cash acceptance law came into effect. Learn what the change means for your small business.

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2025 Small Business News Wrap

Read our 2025 news wrap, covering the big changes that happened in 2025, what you missed, and what's next for small businesses in 2026!

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ATO Vulnerability Framework Released: What does this mean for Small Businesses?

The ATO has released its Vulnerability Framework to the public. Discover what it is and what it means for your small business.

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Windows 10 Support Ends: What Small Businesses Must Know

Microsoft ends Windows 10 support in 2025. Here's what small businesses need to know to stay secure and compliant.

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Employee Choice Pathway and Small Business

The Employee Choice pathway will take effect for small businesses on 26th August 2025. Learn what it means and how to plan for it.

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Right to Disconnect for Small Businesses

The Right to Disconnect law will take effect for small businesses on 26th August 2025. Discover what it means and how to remain compliant.

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The Big Changes in the 2025-2026 Financial Year: What Businesses Need to Know

The 2025-2026 financial year is full of compliance, tax and employee changes that small businesses need. Read here to get informed.

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The employee choice pathway: What small businesses need to know

New ways exist for casual employees to pursue permanent employment in the workplace. Is your small business ready?

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Not for profit (NFP) self-review return: What you need to know

Unsure about Not For Profit self-review returns? Read here to find out you can remain compliant as an NFP in Australia.

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Gender equality in Australian small businesses

Our Head of People and Culture, Jessica Morris, weighed in on our small business gender imbalance survey. Find out where Australia has improved and where improvements are still required for gender equality in Australian small business.

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How Payday Super works for small businesses

Payday Super is a major superannuation change affecting how businesses manage payroll. Discover how Payday Super will impact your business.

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Missing super contributions: what small business owners need to know

Recent findings have found that almost $42 billion has gone unpaid in Australia. What happened? Read more here.

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What is the Right to Disconnect? What small businesses need to know

Australians now have the Right to Disconnect outside of working hours. What does this mean for small businesses?

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