SG amnesty deadline – 7 September
Small businesses have been urged to disclose historical superannuation guarantee shortfalls ahead of the fast-approaching SG amnesty deadline.
Categories for Accounting News
‘Hundreds’ to be contacted in ATO early super compliance blitz
Hundreds of Australians who applied for the COVID-19 early release of superannuation are set to be queried on their eligibility as the ATO kicks off a pilot compliance program.
90,000 SMEs to benefit from new JobTrainer program
The government has announced a $2.5 billion JobTrainer program, giving 340,000 Australians the opportunity to retrain or upskill into sectors with job opportunities, including an additional $1.5 billion to expand the apprentice and trainee wage subsidy.
COVID-19 resources -Update July 2020
Several new links have been added to the many already in this article, links that date back to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have any questions, or require further assistance, please send us an email or phone.
JobKeeper Phase 2 – The Next Step
The Government has decided to extend a lower JobKeeper for a further six months (13 fortnights) from 28 September this year, with eligibility based on actual rather than projected turnover declines.
Payroll Tax 2020 concessions and JobKeeper
Employers subject to payroll tax will generally benefit from an expected relaxation of payroll tax by all states & Territories.
Important Single Touch Payroll Update
Single Touch Payroll (STP) and Annual PAYG Payment Summaries – a reminder to both employers and employees.
Work Related expenses – 2020
Although the coronavirus lockdown has changed the work habits of many taxpayers, the fundamental tax claims for 2020 apply the same old tax principles.
‘Everyone is now on notice’: ATO acquires COVID-19 data on 3m Aussies
The ATO is set to acquire the data of 3 million Australians from Services Australia as it doubles down on the COVID-19 compliance front.
Extra Tools & Resources for our clients.
Over time we have supplied our clients with a growing collection of tools and resources to help in areas such as COVID-19 relief updates, articles on tax changes and updates, articles to help understand economic changes, calculators for all financial needs, and videos to help you and your family learn more about financial matters. We hope you enjoy these 'extras' and if you have any question then simply ask. *
