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The ATO have announced that they will allow deferral of Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 transition (for closely held payees). Where employers can start reporting from 1 January 2022, the ATO will support and encourage them to transition. If employers can start...

The New South Wales Government has numerous COVID-19 support grants including the following: JobSaver payment If your business has an annual turnover between $75,000 and $250 million and you’ve experienced a decline in turnover of at least 30% due to COVID-19...

Don’t Forget! COVID-19 Business Support Grant applications are still open. Applications will remain open until: 16 November 2021 for eligible employing businesses; and 30 November 2021 for eligible non-employing sole traders. Additionally, the Queensland Government...

From 1 November 2021, if you have new employees start and they don’t choose a specific super fund, you may need to request their ‘stapled super fund’ details from the Australian Taxation Office. A stapled super fund is an existing account that is linked, or ‘stapled’...

ATO PAYMENT DEFERRALS We can liaise with the ATO and negotiate a deferral or repayment plan if you are having trouble paying any ATO liabilities. Please contact us immediately if you would like our assistance with this. SINGLE TOUCH PAYROLL If you are reporting...

Wok Related Expenses Generally speaking, there are three rules for Australians looking to claim work-related expenses on their tax return: You must have spent the money, and not been reimbursed for the expense The expense must be directly related to you earning your...

The annual wage review for 2020/2021 by the Fair Work Commission has been released. National Minimum Wage is increasing by 2.5% to $20.33 per hour from 1 July 2021 up from $19.84 per hour, and modern award rates will also increase by 2.5% though as with the previous...

In order to reflect accurate member balances for the year ended 30 June 2021, SMSF that hold property need to obtain a market valuation.  Generally an external valuation of real property is not required each year.  However, a recent valuation would be deemed necessary...

Happy New (Financial) Year As we enter a new financial year it is a great time for business planning and reflecting on the year that has been. With the whirlwind of 2020-2021 and all the changes that Covid-19 has brought, it is important to also take some time to...