Sinna Accountants

Even number crunchers need a long weekend. 🧮

We're closed today for the King's Birthday public holiday and will reopen Tuesday 9 June at 8:30am. Any enquiries that land in the inbox over the break will be actioned first thing Tuesday.

Enjoy the extra day, we'll see you on the other side.

🌸💐 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 💐🌸

Today we celebrate the incredible mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures who do so much, often behind the scenes.

From juggling work and family, to supporting others and keeping everything running, your impact doesn’t go unnoticed.

Whether today is spent surrounded by loved ones, enjoying a quiet moment, or remembering someone special, we hope it’s filled with appreciation, warmth and a little time just for you. 🌸

To all the amazing mums in our community, thank you for everything you do.
— Sinna Accountants

⏰ 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 — 𝟭𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲

A key lodgment deadline is approaching on 15 May, and it may apply to you if you’re lodging through a tax agent.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼:
▪️ Individuals and trusts lodging through a tax agent
▪️ Clients who were registered with their tax agent by 31 October
▪️ Those who do not fall into earlier lodgment deadlines

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁:
This is generally the final lodgment deadline for many taxpayers using a registered tax agent. Missing this date may result in penalties or loss of lodgment concessions.

🚨 If you think this applies to you and your return is still outstanding, now is the time to act.

Unsure if this deadline applies to you? Reach out, Sinna Accountants are here to help.

Today we pause to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice and service of all Australians and New Zealanders who have served our countries.

We reflect with gratitude on the freedoms we enjoy because of their service and remember those who gave so much.

Lest we forget🌹

𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗔𝗖 𝗗𝗔𝗬

A quick reminder that Sinna Accountants is closed today in observance of ANZAC Day.

We pause to reflect, remember and honour the service and sacrifice of all Australians and New Zealanders who have served.

We will resume normal trading hours on Tuesday 28th April.

Lest we forget 🌹

𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗔𝗖 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀

A quick update for our clients and community, Sinna Accountants will be closed for ANZAC Day.

We encourage anyone needing assistance before the public holiday to reach out early so we can help where possible prior to the closure.

📞 0451 200 109
📧 [email protected]

We will resume normal trading hours on Tuesday 28th April.

🔹🔷 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀: 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 🔷🔹
𝕎𝕖𝕖𝕜 𝟛 — 𝕽𝖊𝖈𝖔𝖗𝖉 𝕶𝖊𝖊𝖕𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝕿𝖎𝖕𝖘

Good record keeping can make tax time far less stressful and help ensure nothing is missed along the way.

Whether you’re an individual, investor or business owner, keeping organised records throughout the year can save time and make reporting more accurate.

Why good record keeping matters:
▪️ Makes tax time quicker and easier
▪️ Helps support deductions and claims
▪️ Reduces the risk of missed income or expenses
▪️ Gives you clearer visibility over your finances

Simple ways to stay organised:
▪️ Keep receipts and invoices in one place
▪️ Save digital copies as you go
▪️ Separate business and personal spending where possible
▪️ Reconcile accounts regularly
▪️ Use accounting software or apps to track expenses

Common misconceptions:
▪️ I only need records at tax time — staying organised year-round is best
▪️ Bank statements alone are always enough — supporting documents may still be needed
▪️ Small purchases don’t matter — they can add up over time

A few minutes of organisation now can save hours later.

Not sure what records you should be keeping? We’re happy to help.

Have questions about record keeping? Drop them in the comments or send us a DM.

𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗔𝗖 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀

A quick update for our clients and community, Sinna Accountants will be closed for ANZAC Day.

We encourage anyone needing assistance before the public holiday to reach out early so we can help where possible prior to the closure.

📞 0451 200 109
📧 [email protected]

We will resume normal trading hours on Tuesday 28th April.

🔹🔷 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀: 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 🔷🔹
𝕎𝕖𝕖𝕜 𝟚 — 𝕮𝖔𝖒𝖒𝖔𝖓𝖑𝖞 𝕸𝖎𝖘𝖘𝖊𝖉 𝕯𝖊𝖉𝖚𝖈𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓𝖘

It’s often not the big expenses that get missed, it’s the smaller, everyday costs that add up over time.

Being aware of what you may be able to claim can make a difference, as long as the expenses are work-related and properly documented.

Commonly missed deductions can include:
▪️ Subscriptions and memberships (industry bodies, software, journals)
▪️ Home office expenses (internet, electricity, workspace use)
▪️ Work-related vehicle or travel expenses
▪️ Small purchases like stationery, tools or supplies
▪️ Professional fees and training related to your work

Key points to remember:
▪️ You must have a record to support your claim
▪️ Expenses need to be directly related to earning your income
▪️ If there’s a private portion, only the work-related part can be claimed

Common misconceptions:
▪️ Small expenses aren’t worth claiming — they can add up quickly
▪️ If you didn’t keep a receipt, you can still claim it — not always the case
▪️ Everything used “sometimes” for work is fully deductible

How to avoid missing deductions:
▪️ Keep records throughout the year, not just at tax time
▪️ Review your expenses regularly (monthly or quarterly)
▪️ Separate business and personal spending where possible

Not sure what you might be missing? It may be worth reviewing before tax time approaches.

Have questions about deductions? Drop them in the comments or send us a DM.