Contractor News

News, guides and practical insights for Australian contractors. Explore updates from PayMe on contractor payroll, salary packaging, novated leasing, superannuation, tax and making the most of your contracting income.

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Tax & SuperPayMe News

Same Day Super: What Payday Super Means for Contractors in 2026–27

From 1 July 2026 your super is processed with your wage, not quarterly. Here's what Payday Super means for your pay, your fund and your concessional cap this year.

· Shelby Paton

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Contractor PayrollContractor Guides

Why do I need a payroll company?

Landed a role through a recruitment company and been asked how you want to be paid? Here are six reasons contractors choose a payroll company.

· Chris Lindgren

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Tax & SuperContractor Guides

Tax time during a pandemic

The ATO's COVID-era shortcut rate made home office claims simpler, but simpler isn't always better. A worked example of both methods.

· Chris Lindgren

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Tax & SuperPayMe News

Changes to Super are coming.

Announced changes to super contributions caps and an additional tax for high income earners — what was proposed and who it affected.

· Chris Lindgren

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Get more from your contractor pay

PayMe helps Australian contractors simplify payroll while accessing salary packaging, novated leasing and contractor benefits designed to help make the most of their income.