If you're struggling to manage or pay your tax due to unexpected circumstances, you're not alone. The ATO have tax support to help you through the challenging times. Support for: Dealing with disasters, such as COVID-19 or drought Deceased estates…
Planning for your future There are many reasons why you might need to speak to a Financial Planner however, to try and keep it simple for now, here are five key reasons why you need to see a Financial Planner.…
Key webinar topics for small business The ATO is committed to delivering a better client experience for small business. Helping you to improve your skills and knowledge to be successful in your small business venture is an important part of…
The businesses that are fighting fit during the challenges of the ongoing pandemic are those that have the agility to shift strategies quickly and efficiently in response to changes in the operating environment. By Engel Schmidl A landmark study by…
The global economy is now in the process of rapidly recovering from last year’s recession, which saw the largest decline in global output since the Second World War. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest report, the…
The global economy appears to be mostly re-opening after last year’s ‘Great Lockdown’ imposed by governments almost everywhere to counter the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, which originated in China and spread around the world from early in the…
On 1 July 2021, the super guarantee rate will rise from 9.5% to 10%. If you have employees, you will need to ensure your payroll and accounting systems are updated to incorporate the increase to the super rate. If you…
With the financial year-end fast approaching, there is still time to take advantage of the various superannuation contribution strategies and concessions that are available. The following comprises a brief summary of these strategies and concessions: Personal tax-deductible contributions Concessional contributions…
Single Touch Payroll (STP), is an Australian Government initiative to reduce employers' reporting burdens to government agencies. With STP, you report employees' payroll information to us each time you pay them through STP-enabled software. Payroll information includes: salaries and wages…
Update 9 June 2021 – Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two Top-up Payment A further $2,000 top-up payment will be available to businesses in metropolitan Melbourne that are closed due to extended restrictions announced Wednesday 9 June 2021. This takes…