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Summary of Corona Virus updates

Second stage of government stimulus package for 2020

On 22 March 2020, the Australian government announced the second…
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Government stimulus package

Government stimulus package offers economic remedy for 2020

In response to the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Australian…
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Payroll Compliance Accountant

The importance of wages compliance for small business owners

Media reports of wages underpayments by high-profile employers…
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Business bushfire relief arrangment

Government support package for small businesses impacted by bushfire crisis

On 20 January 2020, the Australian Government announced a comprehensive…
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Small Business
How to claim your home office costs

How to claim your home office costs

Many more people are working from home in response to COVID-19,…
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JobKeeper payments to help businesses

JobKeeper payments to help businesses retain and support employees through this challenging time

On 30 March 2020, the Australian Government published a fact…
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Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty

Super guarantee amnesty helps employers with unpaid SG liabilities for a strictly limited time

The super guarantee (SG) amnesty, introduced by the government…
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Directors liable for GST

Directors can be liable for GST as well as PAYG and SGC under extended DPN regime

The DPN (Director Penalty Notice) regime was extended by legislation…
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SMSF & Investment
Capital Gains Tax - CGT

Australian expats lose capital gains tax exemptions

From 30 June 2020, Australian property owners living overseas…
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End of Financial Year 2019

Getting prepared for EOFY 30 June 2019

As the financial year draws to a close, business owners can still…
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Federal Budget April 2019

2019 Federal Budget highlights in review

On 2 April 2019, the Treasurer of Australia, Josh Frydenberg,…
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Gold Coast investment property

'Holiday over' for investor trips to residential rental properties

An important reminder for property investors is that trips to…
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Taxation
Reduced tax rates 2017-2018

Does your company qualify for the reduced tax rate in 2017-2018?

Effective from the 2017–18 income year, some companies are…
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small business instant asset write-off

Update on small business instant asset write-off for 2019-2020

The instant asset write-off scheme for small business has been…
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Single Touch Payroll 2019

Small business owners – are you ready for Single Touch Payroll 2019?

Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting for employers with 19 or…
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Federal budget highlights 2018

2018 Federal Budget highlights explained

The 2018-2019 Federal Budget, handed down on 8 May 2018, focused…
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