Resources
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Guide for engaging a new employee: Employer Handbook
Answers to questions our clients frequently ask: Frequently asked questions
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Thinking of starting a new business or want to check if you are on top of everything?
We have created a guide to the tasks that are required when setting up a new business: New Business Handbook
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Give your business a direction by creating a business plan. Check out our easy to use one-page business plan.
To ensure your business is fighting fit and in the best health it can be, take a look at our Business Health Check. If you have asked your self any of these questions and need to get into better shape, we can help.
Take the online Growth and Profit Solutions Business Diagnostic quiz.
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ATO checklists
These checklists contain all the information we need from you to prepare your income tax return. Click the appropriate link here:
Cost Deductibility worksheet
Download this Meals, Travel and Staff Cost Deductibility Resource
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Are you ready for your end of financial year Single Touch Payroll finalisation?
To get you prepared, we have released a few short ste-by-step guides explaining what you can do now to make the end of year process a lot easier. We have videos covering MYOB, Wagemaster and Xero.
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Old age brings with its new challenges, some of them quite daunting. You don’t need to tackle this on your own. Within the team here at Lincolns we have a range of experts who can help you navigate the labyrinth of issues that old age bears.
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The Tax Office now requires businesses to nominate their registered agent — such as Lincolns — through Online Services for Business. This applies when appointing a new Tax/BAS agent or updating existing authorisations.
You can follow the Tax Office’s step‑by‑step instructions using the link below. As your agents, we cannot complete this process for you, but if you need help, please contact us and we will guide you through it.
How to nominate your registered agent | Australian Taxation Office
If nominating Lincolns as your Tax/BAS Agent, please use our Tax Agent Number (TAN): 246 716 30
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Download your FREE copy of our Business Lodgements Deadline Timeline. Helping you keep track of all the important dates.
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Easily keep track of your tax obligations by importing our custom calendar files directly into your digital calendar. These include all key lodgement dates for Business Activity and Instalment Activity Statments, Income Tax, Superannuation Guarantee and more.
Simply download the .ics files and follow the instructions for your specific calendar app—whether it's Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook or Apple Calendar.
Instructions:
Download the .ics file.
Import it into your preferred digital calendar.
For Google Calendar: Use the "+" beside "Other calendars" to import.
For Outlook: Use “File” > “Open & Export” > “Import/Export.”
For Apple devices: Open the file directly from your downloads or appropriate app.
Download & Import Calendar Files:
- Business Activity Statements
- Instalment Activity Statements
- Taxable Payments Annual Report
Need help? Contact us for assistance. These calendars are designed to help you stay on top of your tax deadlines without hassle.