Economic Knockout: Boxing Strategies SME Survival
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…
Fiducian monthly economic commentary by Conrad Burge, Head of Investments
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…
Fiducian monthly economic commentary
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…
Super Guarantee rate rising 1 July
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…
Year end superannuation contributions & concessions
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
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…
Victorian Business Costs Assistance Program Round 2
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…
2021/22 Federal Budget
This year's Federal Budget covers a range of measures including superannuation, tax and support for home buyers. Click on the link below for further information : white label l-2021-federal-budget-client-summary - MLC Lindale Insurances Pty Ltd ATF Lindale…
The JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme
The JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme is an incentive for businesses to employ additional young job seekers aged 16–35 years. Click to watch ATO video here
Working from home during COVID-19
We understand that due to COVID-19 your working arrangements may have changed. If you have been working from home, you may have expenses you can claim a deduction for at tax time. Tracking these expenses can be challenging, so we…