State and Federal COVID-19 support
The following links are to the latest state and federal government plans, schemes, programs, and initiatives to help businesses and individuals manage the impact of yet more COVID-19 restrictions.
Superannuation Guarantee Rates Reminder
The current superannuation guarantee rates for employees has increased to 10% rate from pay periods ending after 1st July 2021. This has changed from the 9.5% superannuation guarantee rate used since 2014.
‘Mammoth consequences’: ATO’s NALI ruling draws ire from accountants
The recent ruling on non-arm’s length income (NALI) in super funds by the ATO will have far-reaching consequences for the superannuation sector, according to industry experts.
ATO Small Business Newsroom – July / August
The ATO provides information on a large number of business related topics, issues, rules and regulations. We hope this article will help quickly you keep up to date.
Hardship priority processing of tax returns
If your business is experiencing financial difficulties due to the latest lockdowns, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) may be able to help by processing your tax return faster and expediting the release of any refund to you.
‘Nowhere to hide’: New gig economy reporting regime set to debut
Share economy participants will no longer be able to evade their tax obligations as the government looks to legislate a new compulsory reporting regime.
COVID-19 disaster payments to be tax-free: Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has declared that COVID-19 disaster payments will now be tax-free, a policy change that will have ramifications for accountants and their clients, say tax experts.
Tax mix to rely more heavily on income tax as the Treasurer ducks austerity
The Australian economy is predicted to grow “slower than previously thought” over the next 40 years, as the nation grapples with a tax mix that relies heavily on income tax despite an ageing population.
Tax implications – more than one job
If you are working two or more jobs casually or have overlapping contract work, you need to be careful to avoid an unexpected end of financial year tax debt.