COVID 19 Stimulus Package
For any discretionary trust that holds residential land in NSW, 31 December 2019 is a critical date for reviewing and potentially amending your Trust Deed.
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Critical December Deadline for Discretionary Trusts
For any discretionary trust that holds residential land in NSW, 31 December 2019 is a critical date for reviewing and potentially amending your Trust Deed.
Superannuation Guarantee Opt Out for High Income Earners
New legislation has recently been passed which means that from 1 January 2020, employees on high incomes who receive wages from multiple employers will now be able to opt out from Superannuation Guarantee from at least one of their Employers.
We’ve changed…. for the better
A recent façade enhancement to our office has proved to be a hit among staff and visitors since completion earlier this month. We are so pleased with the results, we just had to share them with you!
Use AUSkey or myGov to access the Business Portal?
On 4 September the ATO announced the way you access their online services is changing. AUSkey will retire in March 2020 as it hasn’t kept up with modern technology. If you’re a sole trader accessing the Business Portal using your myGov details you will also be impacted.
It’s time to move to Single Touch Payroll
Single Touch Payroll is here and small employers (those with 19 or less employees) have until 30 September 2019 to start reporting. If you missed our previous blog, please click here for everything you need to know about Single Touch Payroll.
Queensland Government Grants
The Queensland Government has numerous grants that are available to assist businesses with various aspects including cash flow funding, growth, employment opportunities and technology advancement.
Queensland Payroll Tax Changes 2019/20
When the Queensland Labour Government handed down the 2019-20 State Budget they announced that they were focused on jobs growth and improving employment rates. As part of their plan they have introduced three key payroll tax incentives targeted at small and medium businesses.
Removing Tax Deductibility of Non-Compliant Payments
Non-compliant payments to Workers no longer tax deductible From 1 July 2019, a business will only be able to claim a tax deduction for payments to workers (employees or contractors) where the business has complied with the pay as you go (PAYG) withholding and reporting obligations for that payment.
Alert – Director Penalty Notices & Estimates for GST
Director Penalty Notices (DPN’s) for GST (similar to those for PAYG and Super Guarantee (SGC) are set to come in from 1 October 2019. The new legislation is aimed at reducing phoenixing activity and gives the ATO substantial powers to make Directors personally liable for unpaid GST. If an entity fails to lodge a GST…