JobKeeper extension The Government announced that JobKeeper will be extended but with changes in turnover tests and payment rates: First stage (from 28 September 2020) Turnover decline will initially be based on actual decline for June and September 2020 quarters to qualify for two reduced tier rates; Next stage (from 4 January 2021) actual turnover decline for June, September and
This tax time will be unlike any other, and it promises to be one of the most challenging yet. The 2019–20 financial year has seen our country, our people, our wildlife and our land affected by unprecedented events. From drought and water shortages, to severe bushfires and more recently the COVID-19 pandemic – every Australian
The ATO has now announced a number of deduction hotspots that it will pay close attention to this year, in light of COVID-19. The Tax Office has begun bracing for a substantially different tax time this year, noting that it will likely see a flow-on effect from COVID-19 restrictions on work-related expenses claims. ATO Assistant
If you’ve paid a tradie or other contractor for building and construction services in the last year, you might need to lodge a Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) by 28 August, if: you earn 50% or more of your business income or 50% or more of your business activity is from building and construction – including
A major part of the Government’s response to the Coronavirus (or ‘COVID-19’) pandemic is the ‘JobKeeper Payment’ Scheme. The JobKeeper Payment is a wage subsidy that will be paid through the tax system (i.e., it will be administered by the ATO) to eligible businesses impacted by COVID-19. Under the scheme, eligible businesses will receive a
The Government is introducing a subsidy program to support employees and businesses. The JobKeeper Payment is designed to help businesses affected by the Coronavirus to cover the costs of their employees’ wages, so that more employees can retain their job and continue to earn an income. Keeping Australians in work and businesses in business will
On 12 March 2020, the Australian Government announced a $17.6 billion targeted stimulus package to support the Australian economy through the challenges of the coronavirus. The package is designed to keep small businesses afloat and employees in work, and will focus on supporting the most affected sectors. The government has stated that the measures are
Where businesses provide car parking fringe benefits to their employees, the taxable value of these benefits must be calculated correctly to ensure they are meeting their fringe benefits tax (‘FBT’) obligations, regardless of the method used. The ATO has advised they may directly contact businesses who have engaged an arm’s length valuer, as required under the ‘market value method’. According to
There isn’t a right or wrong answer in this instance, but we discuss a couple of scenarios in this article – ones that may apply to you. Scenario 1: You have a mortgage and other loans If you currently have a mortgage, you will generally be paying a lower interest rate than any other loans
Businesses have certain rights and responsibilities when setting and displaying the prices of their goods and services. When you price your products or services, or advertise a price, you need to comply with a number of regulations. Below are a few terms to become familiar with. Comparative pricing – Comparative pricing is where you compare the sale
