Business
Changes under STP expansion
Employers need to prepare for changes under STP expansion Single Touch Payroll (‘STP’) reporting has been expanded. This expansion, known as ‘STP Phase 2’, means
June 1, 2022
Business
ATO support for businesses in difficult times
The ATO has reminded taxpayers that it has a range of support available for small businesses experiencing difficult situations, such as natural disasters, mental health
February 3, 2022
Business
Employee or independent contractor: Impacts for PAYG & SG
The distinction between who is an employee and who is an independent contractor has been an evolving and lengthy process. To check if your worker is
February 2, 2022
Business
Government extends SME Recovery Loan Scheme to 30 June 2022
The Government has recently extended the SME Recovery Loan Scheme by a further six months (to 30 June 2022) to support SMEs adversely economically affected
February 1, 2022
Business
Scam Alert!
Scamwatch is warning that scams cost Australian consumers, businesses and the economy hundreds of millions of dollars each year and cause serious emotional harm to
December 3, 2021
Business
Travel allowances and ‘LAFHAs’
The ATO has released a ruling explaining: When an employee can deduct accommodation and food and drink expenses when travelling on work; The FBT implications,
September 3, 2021
Business
Extending administrative relief for companies to use technology
The Government has passed legislation renewing temporary relief that allows companies to use technology to meet regulatory requirements under the Corporations Act 2001. These temporary
September 1, 2021
Business
Budget 2021 – 2021
To support household income and create more jobs, the Government will deliver an additional $7.8 billion in tax cuts by retaining the low and middle-income
June 28, 2021
Business
Passenger movement data-matching program
Passenger movement data-matching program The ATO will access data from the Department of Home Affairs on passenger movements during the 2016/17 to 2022/23 financial years,
May 12, 2021
Business
Paper PAYG & GST Quarterly Notices
The ATO had previously advised it would no longer issue paper installment notices for PAYG and GST quarterly installments once an activity statement or installment
March 16, 2021