April 01
Start the new year in the best possible position
Now’s a good time to review your business performance and plan for the year head. It’s also the perfect time to make sure you’re getting the most out of your accounting and payroll software and taking advantage of online features that save you time and money.
Set your business up for success in 2017
- Automate tax and payroll compliance updates with a subscription
- Automate bank reconciliation with bank feeds
- Link supplier invoices to your bills with smart bills
- Track email engagement and payment activity with online invoicing
- Complete and lodge GST returns directly to IR with eGST
- Streamline the data capture of timesheets with MYOB YourPay
- Automate PAYE admin in a single click with MYOB PayAgent
April 05
Time to fill out those forms!
Are you an employer who deducts $500,000 PAYE and ESCT or more per year? Now’s the time to get your EDF/IR345 form and payment in for deductions made between the 16th and the end of the month, as well as your EMS/IR348 form.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment (if applicable)
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348) (if applicable)
April 07
It’s tax return time!
If you’re using a tax agent to complete your end-of-year income tax this year – and have a valid extension of time – today is the due date for submission.
It’s also the final day to submit your FBT return and payment for the last financial year, so don’t let this crucial day pass you by.
Checklist:
- End-of-year income tax due for clients of tax agents.
- FBT return and payment due for clients of tax agents.
April 20
It’s deduction time
All your employer deductions forms and payments are due, along with an employer monthly schedule.
It doesn’t matter whether you deduct less than $500,000 PAYE and ESCT per year – everyone has to fill out the forms and pay.
You’ll also need to make sure your EDF/IR 345 and payment is made for deductions made between the 1st and 15th of the month.
Automate your PAYE obligations
Make this the last month you deal with PAYE admin. Automate wage payments to your staff, PAYE payments to the IRD and your monthly employer schedules with a simple ‘click’ when you activate the PayAgent feature in MYOB Essentials today.
May 01
Free yourself from PAYE admin forever
Next pay run, imagine being able to take care of all wage payments to employees, PAYE payments to Inland Revenue and your monthly employer schedules with a simple ‘click’. You can when you activate the PayAgent feature in MYOB Essentials.
Click on the video to see how it works.
May 05
It’s that time again!
Deducting $500,000 PAYE and ESCT or more per year? Submit your EDF/IR345 form and payment today for deductions made between the 16th and the end of the month, as well as your EMS/IR348.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment (if applicable).
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348) (if applicable).
May 08
Stay on schedule
Filing your GST on a monthly, bi-monthly or six-monthly basis, use the ratio method, or are not registered for GST? Your provisional tax instalment is due today – so if you haven’t paid it yet, get on it!
Also, your GST return and payment is due today too, so make sure you get this all covered off so it’s done and dusted.
Checklist:
- Process your GST return and payment today (if applicable).
- Ensure your provisional tax instalments are up to date so you don’t miss a payment (if applicable).
May 20
Automate your PAYE obligations
Make this the last month you deal with PAYE admin. Automate wage payments to your staff, PAYE payments to the IRD and your monthly employer schedules with a simple ‘click’ when you activate the PayAgent feature in MYOB Essentials today.
May 22
It’s deduction time
All your employer deductions forms and payments are due, along with an employer monthly schedule.
It doesn’t matter whether you deduct less than $500,000 PAYE and ESCT per year – everyone has to fill out the forms and pay.
You’ll also need to make sure your EDF/IR 345 and payment is made for deductions made between the 1st and 15th of the month.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment (if applicable).
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348) (if applicable).
May 29
We’ve simplified GST
Your GST return and payment are both due today. The good news is that we’ve streamlined GST so that it’s easier than ever.
Complete your return by filing it directly to Inland Revenue from within MYOB Essentials or AccountRight for a fast, easy and accurate return.
It’s also completely paperless – no more forms or relying on post or couriers!
Checklist:
- GST return and payment due today, so tick it off your list.
May 31
Feeling productive?
Today’s the day to get your quarterly and annual FBT returns and payments due – so knock them over while you’re on a roll.
Checklist:
- Process your quarterly and annual FBT returns and payments today.
June 01
Free yourself from PAYE admin forever
Next pay run, imagine being able to take care of all wage payments to employees, PAYE payments to Inland Revenue and your monthly employer schedules with a simple ‘click’. You can when you activate the PayAgent feature in MYOB Essentials.
Click on the video to see how it works.
June 06
Long live the queen
Due to the Queen’s birthday, the 5th of the month EDF/IR345 form and payment is due today for deductions made between the 16th and the end of the month.
Don’t forget, your EMS/IR348 for the whole month is due today, too.
Note – this only applies to employers who deduct $500,000 PAYE and ESCT or more per year.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment (if applicable).
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348) (if applicable).
June 20
It’s deduction time
All your employer deductions forms and payments are due, along with an employer monthly schedule.
It doesn’t matter whether you deduct less than $500,000 PAYE and ESCT per year – everyone has to fill out the forms and pay.
You’ll also need to make sure your EDF/IR 345 and payment is made for deductions made between the 1st and 15th of the month.
Automate your PAYE obligations
Make this the last month you deal with PAYE admin. Automate wage payments to your staff, PAYE payments to the IRD and your monthly employer schedules with a simple ‘click’ when you activate the PayAgent feature in MYOB Essentials today.
June 28
We’ve simplified GST
Complete your return by filing it directly to Inland Revenue from within MYOB Essentials or AccountRight for a fast, easy and accurate return. It’s also completely paperless – no more forms or relying on post or couriers!
Don’t forget – provisional tax instalments are also due today for people and organisations who use the ratio method.
Checklist:
- GST return and payment due today.
- Provisional tax instalment due for those who use the ratio method.
July 05
A busy month ahead
Do you deduct $500,000 or more PAYE and ESCT per year?
Today is the day to submit your EDF/IR345 form and payment for deductions made between the 16th and the end of the month. It’s also time for your EMS/IR348.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348)
July 07
2017 income tax return is now due
Today is the due date for your 2017 income tax return unless you
have a tax agent with a valid extension of time.
Checklist:
- File your 2017 income tax return.
July 20
A day for everyone
If you deduct less than $500,000 PAYE or ESCT per year, submit your
EDF/IR345 and EMS/IR348. If it’s more, it will be the EDF/IR345 and
payment for deductions made between the 1st and 15th of the same
month. And your quarterly Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) return and payment
is due today.
Automate your PAYE obligations
Make this the last month
you deal with PAYE admin. Automate wage payments to your staff, PAYE
payments to Inland Revenue and your monthly employer schedules with a
simple ‘click’ when you activate the PayAgent feature in MYOB
Essentials today.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348)
- Quarterly FBT return and payment
- Register for MYOB PayAgent and our team will be in touch
July 28
Before August arrives...
Your GST return and payment are due today. MYOB Essentials and MYOB
AccountRight make it easy to file directly to Inland Revenue.
Checklist:
- Lodge your GST return and payment today
- If you're an MYOB Essentials user, have your IR login details handy for the first time you lodge your GST return through the software
- If you're an MYOB AccountRight user, you'll need to be using version 2016.2 or later to use this feature. If not give us a call to upgrade.
August 07
August is here, it's time to deduct
It’s the start of a new month so if you deduct more than $500,000 PAYE or ESCT per year, it’s time for you to act.
Your EDF/IR345 form and payment due for deductions made between the 16th and the end of the previous month are due, as well as your EMS/IR348 for the whole month.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment (if applicable)
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348) (if applicable)
August 21
Be quick, everyone
It’s Usain Bolt’s birthday today and you can match his speed by making sure your EDF/IR345 form and payment for deductions made between the 1st and 15th of the same month are submitted.
Whether you deduct less or more than $500,000 PAYE or ESCT per year, today is for you. This also applies to your EMS/IR348. Submit that in record time too.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348)
August 28
The end of Winter
Before you put that heater back in the cupboard, your GST return and
payment need to be submitted. Also, provisional tax instalments are
now due for people and organisations who (1) file GST on a monthly or
two-monthly basis, (2) aren’t registered for GST, or (3) use the ratio
method.
Checklist:
- Process your GST return and payment today
- Provisional tax instalments are due (if applicable)
September 05
Spring has sprung!
If you need a break from smelling the roses, you should submit your EDF/IR345 form and payment for deductions made between the 16th and the end of the previous month.
That applies to you if you deduct $500,000 or more PAYE or ESCT per year. And your EMS/IR348 for the entire month is also due.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment (if applicable)
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348) (if applicable)
September 20
Forms for everyone
Whether you deduct less or more than $500,00 PAYE or ESCT per
year, it doesn’t matter: today’s the day to submit your EDF/IR345 and
your EMS/IR348. Your EDF/IR345 form and payment is for deductions made
between the 1st and 15th of the same month.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348)
September 28
The cure for your business
On this day in 1928, Scottish biologist Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin. That was quite an important day.
Almost as important is your GST return and payment which are due today.
MYOB Essentials and MYOB AccountRight make it simple to file directly to Inland Revenue. Keep your business healthy!
Checklist:
- Process your GST return and payment today
October 05
Two months until December!
This year has gone quickly and now the end of 2017 is on the horizon. Today, if you deduct $500,000 or more PAYE or ESCT per year, then you’ll need to file your EDF/IR345 form and payment for deductions made between the 16th and the end of the previous month.
And don't forget - your EMS/IR348 for the entire month is also due.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment (if applicable)
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348) (if applicable)
October 20
FBT return time
If you deduct less or more than $500,000 PAYE or ESCT per year, today applies to you. Time for your EDF/IR345 and your EMS/IR348.
Your EDF/IR345 form and payment is due for deductions made between the 1st and 15th of the same month.
Also don’t forget: your quarterly Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) return and payment is due today.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348)
- Quarterly FBT return and payment
October 30
Wham! Time for GST
George Michael’s hit album Faith is officially 30 years old today. While you dust off this classic, submit your GST return and payment.
Also, provisional tax instalments are now due for people and organisations who file GST on a six-monthly basis, or who use the ratio method.
Checklist:
- Process your GST return and payment today
- Provisional tax instalments are due (if applicable)
November 06
A friendly reminder
The EDF in EDF/IR345 doesn’t stand for Earth Defence Force, but
rather Employer Deductions Form. That form and payment is due today
for deductions made between the 16th and the end of the previous
month. This applies to you if you deduct $500,000 or more PAYE or ESCT
per year. Your EMS/IR348 for the entire month is also due.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment (if applicable)
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348) (if applicable)
November 20
Keep up to date
Today in 1985, Microsoft Windows 1.0 was released. You can make sure your business isn’t rendered obsolete by submitting your EDF/IR345 and your EMS/IR348. If you deduct less or more than $500,00 PAYE or ESCT per year, today is the day.
Your EDF/IR345 form and payment is for deductions made between the 1st and 15th of the same month.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348)
November 28
Either way, you're covered
Whether you run your business with MYOB Essentials or MYOB
AccountRight, today is taken care of. Both packages make it easy to
file your GST return and payment directly to Inland Revenue. Which is
what today is all about.
Checklist:
- Process your GST return and payment today
December 05
Stay on target
It’s only ten days until Star Wars: The Last Jedi hits cinemas and
you can avoid turning to the dark side by submitting your EDF/IR345
form and payment for deductions made between the 16th and the end of
the previous month. Remember: today only applies if you deduct
$500,000 or more PAYE or ESCT per year. Your EMS/IR348 for the entire
month is also due.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment (if applicable)
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348) (if applicable)
December 20
Farewell 2017!
MYOB hopes 2017 was a success for you and we wish you a safe and happy new year. Before you open the champagne, please take some time to submit your EDF/IR345 and your EMS/IR348 if you deduct less or more than $500,00 PAYE or ESCT per year.
Your EDF/IR345 form and payment is for deductions made between the 1st and 15th of the same month.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348)
January 15
The future is now
Happy New Year! Let’s get a head start on 2018 by submitting your EDF/IR345 form and payment for deductions made between the 16th and the end of the previous month - but only if you deduct $500,000 or more PAYE or ESCT per year. Your EMS/IR348 for the entire month is also due.
Also, provisional tax instalments are now due for people and organisations who (1) file GST on a monthly or two-monthly basis, (2) aren’t registered for GST, or (3) use the ratio method. And don’t forget to file your GST return and payment!
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment (if applicable)
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348) (if applicable)
- Provisional tax instalments are due (if applicable)
- Process your GST return and payment today
January 22
Time for FBT
If you deduct less or more than $500,000 PAYE or ESCT per year, today applies to you. Time for your EDF/IR345 and your EMS/IR348.
Your EDF/IR345 form and payment is due for deductions made between the 1st and 15th of the same month. Also don’t forget: your quarterly Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) return and payment is due today.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348)
- Quarterly FBT return and payment
January 29
Nevermore
On this day in 1845, Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven was first
published. Both MYOB Essentials or MYOB AccountRight make it simple to
file your GST return and payment directly to Inland Revenue. This way,
you’ll have nobody tapping at your chamber door.
Checklist:
- Process your GST return and payment today
February 07
2017 income tax
For those people and organisations who don’t have a tax agent, today is an important one. Your 2017 end-of-year income tax is due.
Also, you it’s time to submit your 2017 income year return and payment. Again, that’s only if you don’t have a tax agent.
Checklist:
- 2017 end-of-year income tax (if applicable)
- 2017 income year return and payment (if applicable)
February 20
Chocolate, roses, deductions
Even if you didn’t enjoy Valentine’s Day, it’s time to show your
business some love and submit your EDF/IR345 and your EMS/IR348.
That’s for people deduct less or more than $500,000 PAYE or
ESCT per year. Your EDF/IR345 form and payment is for deductions made
between the 1st and 15th of the same month.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment (if applicable)
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348) (if applicable)
February 28
No time to waste
2018 isn’t a leap year so you won’t have an extra day in February to
submit your GST return and payment. Also, provisional tax instalments
are now due for people and organisations who use the ratio method. So,
it would be best to get those done today.
Checklist:
- Process your GST return and payment today
- Provisional tax instalments are due (if applicable)
March 05
New month, new forms
It’s time to submit your EDF/IR345 form and payment for deductions
made between the 16th and the end of the previous month. Remember:
today only applies if you deduct $500,000 or more PAYE or ESCT per
year. Your EMS/IR348 for the entire month is also due.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment (if applicable)
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348) (if applicable)
March 20
Do the right thing
Today is film director Spike Lee’s birthday and you shouldn’t leave
your EDF/IR345 and EMS/IR348 forms until the 25th hour. If you
deduct less or more than $500,000 PAYE or ESCT per year,
today applies to you. Your EDF/IR345 form and payment is due for
deductions made between the 1st and 15th of the same month.
Checklist:
- Employer deductions (EDF/IR345) form and payment
- Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS/IR348)
March 28
Direct to Inland Revenue
You can file your GST return and payment directly to Inland Revenue
within either MYOB Essentials or MYOB AccountRight. It’s fast and
hassle-free. No paper, no post, no problems!
Checklist:
- Process your GST return and payment today
March 31
2017 income tax
Your 2017 income tax return is now due if you had a tax agent with a valid extension of time.
Checklist:
- File your 2017 income tax return (if applicable)