Johnson & Mongan

20/10/2026

The NSW Government has made significant changes to the workers compensation legislation for employers commencing 1 July 2026. Penalties for not holding a workers compensation policy has increased and can be up to $110,000 in some cases and imprisonment. Key changes are detailed below. If you are unsure whether this applies to you please do not hesitate to contact your accountant sooner rather than later.

Content on this website may change as recent reforms are implemented. Please refer to the Information Hub for the most current information.

24/09/2026

Did you know that as of 1 October 2026 credit & debit card surcharges are being removed. This means that when you use your cards at retailers or businesses they cannot charge you for simply paying by a card. They can however still charge other fees not tied specifically to standard card processing, such as weekend or public holiday surcharges, booking fees or minimum card spend thresholds.
If you require more information regarding this check out the RBA link or contact your accountant.

Frequently asked questions about Card Payments Regulation

05/08/2026

Today we celebrated Laura Weir's 20 years of service. Laura started off preparing tax returns for clients until transitioning to our payroll & bookkeeping department, known as Benchmark.
Laura joins Joy, Keryn, Jay, Heidi & Larissa in the 20 plus years squad.

28/07/2026

Did you know that from 1 July 2026 accountants are covered by Australia's anti-money laundering laws for the first time. This means our firm now has legal obligations to verify who our clients are and to monitor for certain types of suspicious activity when we provide specific services.

What this means for you is you may be asked for certain identification documents, additional questions about the purpose of the transaction and requests for documentation before some services can be provided. These steps are required by law - they're not something we have chosen to introduce however for most clients, the process will be simple and quick.

22/07/2026

Johnson & Mongan wish to welcome Daniel Oxford back to the practice!
Daniel started with us in 2002 when it was known as Salmon & Crellin, having just finished year 12.
After a few years at other practices learning the ropes he has returned home to us as a fully qualified accountant.
Contact our office for an appointment.

02/07/2026

Johnson & Mongan will be closed on Friday 3 July 2026.

Our office will re-open on Monday 6 July 2026 at 8.30am.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and wish you a wonderful weekend.

01/07/2026

Pay day super starts today! All payrolls processed from today need to comply and superannuation payments need to be paid at the same time that staff are paid, this also includes related party employees.
Penalties for non-compliance are quite harsh and include an administrative penalty of up to 60% on top of the outstanding late super payment and a further 25% penalty if it then takes longer than 28 days to correct.
Contact your accountant or payroll processer to ensure you are ready to go.

How employers calculate, pay and report super guarantee under Payday Super from 1 July 2026.

03/06/2026

Time is running out for any additional superannuation contributions that you may want to make, as most funds have a cut off date of 20 June. If you are in pension phase don't forget to meet your minimum pension requirements. If you have any questions about these contributions please do not hesitate to contact your accountant.

19/05/2026

If you were a business affected by the May 2025 floods you have until 5 June 2026 to put any extra claims in following the government's announcement to increase the funding to $50,000.

Financial support for small businesses and non-profit organisations impacted by the NSW East Coast Severe Weather event or Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

05/05/2026

Your time is running out! If you use a tax agent and have not lodged your 2025 tax return yet, you have until 15 May 2026.* . Make sure you contact us now to make an appointment to avoid penalties. *some clients have earlier lodgment dates