The 2025 Financial Year is almost at an end, so there has never been a better time to prepare. A great first step on your EOFY preparation journey is to review your payroll finalisation. Getting a head start on your organisation’s payroll ensures your July is as easy as possible. Not sure where to start?... The post Blast past tax time stress this EOFY: Steps to process and finalise payroll appeared first on Xero Blog.
From April 2026, small businesses, sole traders and landlords will need to change how they report income tax to HMRC. New legislation, known as Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT), is set to be introduced, sparking a shift in financial reporting requirements. To comply with MTD for IT requirements, businesses will need... The post Xero Simple is here for small businesses appeared first on Xero Blog.
If the thought of lodging your tax return makes your palms sweaty and you find yourself procrastinating to avoid the inevitable, you’re not alone. Xero’s latest research has found nearly three quarters of Australians are worried or anxious about tax time this year.¹ This end of financial year (EOFY), we wanted to uncover the universal... The post Half of Australians fear making a mistake on their tax return this year appeared first on Xero Blog.
Late payments pose a significant hurdle for small businesses, frequently disrupting cash flow and complicating the management of daily operations. Recognising this challenge, we’re dedicated to helping you receive payments more efficiently by expanding your payment options. Building on our existing support for credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, we’re excited to... The post Introducing Pay by Bank for UK Small businesses: More payment options, healthier cash flow appeared first on Xero Blog.
The 2025 Xero US Roadshow is set to deliver a day packed with innovation, networking, and inspiration. Let’s explore what’s on the agenda and why you should care. Spotlighting Innovation: AI and Advisory ServicesThe accounting industry isn’t what it used to be; it’s smarter, faster, and more efficient, thanks to AI and advisory services. This... The post 2025 Xero US Roadshow: What You Need to Know appeared first on Xero Blog.
It’s that time of year again when we celebrate the excellence of our partners with the Xero Asia Awards – 2025 edition! We’re constantly in awe of the tireless hard work that our accounting and bookkeeping partners do. This past year has not been an easy one – but even in such an unpredictable and... The post Xero Asia Awards 2025: Another year of celebrating our partners appeared first on Xero Blog.
If you’re a small business owner, accountant or bookkeeper, you already know how crucial it is to stay ahead in a competitive and ever-changing digital environment. A new report from Xero, in partnership with the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER), highlights the productivity gains Kiwi small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) stand to gain... The post New report: Going digital in 2025 – The economic benefits of digital tools appeared first on Xero Blog.
Every year in May, thousands of people across Aotearoa NZ gather to do something simple but powerful: they break bread together to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. At Xero, we’re proud to once again support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s Pink Ribbon Breakfast campaign to fund life-saving research, education, and support. We know this... The post Join us to support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ this May appeared first on Xero Blog.
Last year, we made some updates to Xero payroll in our New Zealand plans. Since then, some of you have let us know that the changes didn’t quite meet your needs. We’ve listened to your feedback and are taking action. One thing you told us was that you want to have more flexibility in how... The post We heard you: Enhanced payroll flexibility is coming to Aotearoa New Zealand appeared first on Xero Blog.