Kate Keeps Books - Gold Coast Bookkeeping Services

Today is R U OK? Day

Asking “Are you OK?” isn’t just small talk—it can open the door to connection, support, and hope. Many people keep struggles hidden, and sometimes all it takes is one caring question to remind them they’re not alone. 💛

1️⃣Ask with kindness
2️⃣Listen without judgement
3️⃣Encourage action
4️⃣Check in again

Let’s make today and every day, a chance to start conversations that could change a life. 💬

Learn more 👉ruok.org.au

📢 September Due Date Reminders

📌September 21 – August 2026 Monthly BAS Lodgment & Payment

📌September 21 – August 2026 Monthly IAS Lodgment & Payment

For more information, visit the ATO website. https://www.ato.gov.au

Lodge and pay on time to avoid ATO penalties.

Need help? We’re here for you.
Email: [email protected]
Call: 0402 049 820
Website: www.katekeepsbooks.com.au

🚨 HEADS UP, AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS OWNERS! 💳

Big changes are coming to card surcharges from 1 October 2026.

If you currently charge customers a card surcharge, now is the time to review your payment setup, pricing and systems so you’re ready for the change.

Swipe through our quick guide to learn what’s changing and what you need to do. 👉

📌 Save this post and share it with a business owner who needs to know!

🎉 Challenge complete — and goals smashed! 💗

Throughout August, Kate took part in the Breast Cancer Step Up Challenge, setting herself a fundraising goal AND a kilometre goal… and then increasing both along the way! 😆

We’re very happy to say she reached both of her increased goals! 🙌🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who sponsored Kate, encouraged her and helped keep her accountable for getting all those kilometres in. Every donation, message and bit of support helped keep those legs moving! 🚶‍♀️💪

It was all for an incredibly important cause, raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research and support. 💗

Kate may have originally set the bar a little lower… but in true Kate fashion, apparently reaching the first goal just meant it was time to move the goalposts. 😂

Thank you again to everyone who got behind her — challenge officially smashed! 🥰💗

UPDATED GOALS! 📣

Thank you awesome people of the internet! With your generosity, I have achieved my original goals and have decided to go further. Together we can make this happen.

Please make a donation to support My 86km Challenge to Step Up to Breast Cancer and raise $1,000 for National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to support vital breast cancer research to help save lives.

Let's Step Up to Breast Cancer together!

https://tinyurl.com/KateNBCF

August Due Date Reminders

Stay on top of your business obligations this month! Here are the key compliance dates for August 2026:

📌 21 August – Monthly BAS (July 2026)
📌 25 August – Quarterly BAS (April–June 2026)
📌 28 August – Lodge TPAR
📌 31 August – Queensland WorkCover Declaration

Missing a deadline can lead to unnecessary penalties and stress. If you need help preparing or lodging, we're here to help!

I'm doing the Breast Cancer Walk again this August! 🩷

If you'd like to support me, I'd be so grateful. Every donation helps fund vital breast cancer research.

Donate here:
https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/s/205785/260979

Thank you for your support! 💕

Learning, Growing, Succeeding.

Stay ahead of your year-end obligations! 📅

Here are the key year-end due dates you need to know. Save this post and stay on top of your deadlines.

14 July 2026 - STP Finalisation
21 July 2026 - Annual Payroll Tax
21 July 2026 - June 2026 Monthly BAS
28 July 2026 - Apr–Jun 2026 Quarterly Super
28 July 2026 - Apr–Jun 2026 Quarterly BAS (no BAS agent)
25 August 2026 - Apr–Jun 2026 Quarterly BAS (BAS agent lodging)
28 August 2026 - Annual TPAR Lodgements
31 August 2026 - QLD Workcover Declaration

Happy New Financial Year! 🎉

Here's to a fresh start, new opportunities, and continued growth in the year ahead. May this financial year bring success, smart decisions, and prosperity.

Thank you to everyone we've worked with over the past year. We look forward to achieving even more together.

Wishing you a successful new financial year!