Coronavirus: Government’s JobKeeper Payment 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…
Please find below a link to a JobKeeper FAQs Fact Sheet from the Australian Treasury. You will find information regarding eligibility, as well as how self employed business owners can receive the JobKeeper payment. JobKeeper FAQs PDF
The Australian Government has announced an enhanced Economic Stimulus package for small to medium businesses who turnover less than $50 million. To help businesses with cash flow, the minimum payment has now increased to $20,000 and the maximum payment has increased to $100,000. Theses sums will be paid into your business BAS Account. The first payment will…
Employers are facing difficult decisions at the moment in dealing with the caronavirus. Please find attached guidance regarding workplace laws from the Fair Work Ombudsman. Coronavirus and Australian workplace laws – Fair Work Ombudsman More information can be found at the fairwork website – www.fairwork.gov.au
Please find a link to the Media Release from the Prime Minister’s Office outlining the first part of the Australian Government’s Economic Stimulus Package to deal with the Coronavirus. Economic Stimulus Package 12.03.20 The Package has four parts: -Supporting business investment -Providing Cash Flow assistance to help small and medium sized business to stay in…
Lifestyle assets continue to be an ATO audit target The ATO has revealed it will request a further five years’ worth of policy information from over 30 insurance companies about taxpayers who own marine vessels, thoroughbred horses, fine art, high-value motor vehicles and aircraft. The ATO expects to receive information about assets owned by around…
PAYG and deductions for payments to workers The ATO has reminded business taxpayers they can no longer claim deductions for certain payments to workers if they have not met their PAYG withholding obligations from 1 July 2019. If the PAYG withholding rules require an amount to be withheld, to claim a deduction for most payments…
Super guarantee opt-out for high income earners now law From 1 January 2020, eligible individuals with multiple employers can apply to opt out of receiving super guarantee (‘SG’) from some of their employers, to help them avoid unintentionally going over the concessional contributions cap. If appropriate for them, they should submit the relevant ATO…
$30,000 instant asset write-off The ATO is reminding businesses that are looking to expand or improve their business and thinking of buying new or second hand assets, that medium sized businesses with a turnover up to $50 million (but at least $10 million) are eligible for the instant asset write-off. This now applies to…
“Outrageous” deductions rejected The ATO has published some of the most unusual claims that they disallowed last financial year. Nearly 700,000 taxpayers claimed almost $2 billion of ‘other’ expenses, but the ATO’s systematic review of claims had found, and disallowed, some very unusual expenses, including: * claims for Lego sets bought as gifts for…
Tax cuts become law The Government has announced that more than 10 million Australians will receive immediate tax relief following the passage of legislation through the Parliament, which increases the top threshold for the 19% tax rate from $41,000 to $45,000 and increases the low income tax offset from $645 to $700 in 2022/23. In…
Unsubstantiated or higher-than-expected tax deductions relating to cars, travel, clothing, mobile phone and internet use, and rental properties are among the top claims the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will be eyeing this tax time. For more information about what you can and can’t claim, be sure to check out this interesting article from ABC News….