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Aug 18, 2020 / News

JobKeeper changes – you must do some things by this Friday!

The JobKeeper Rules were amended last Friday (which the Treasurer has the power to do). These changes affect only the existing JobKeeper program, which runs until 27 September. The extension after that, with tightened eligibility, has not yet been legislated. Read more

Business Consulting / Taxation


Aug 10, 2020 / News

Super Guarantee Amnesty– The clock is ticking

The Federal Governments Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty was given royal assent on 6 March 2020 with a six-month timeframe. Hence, the Amnesty window is due to close on 7 September 2020 - it is just around the corner! Read more

Business Consulting / Superannuation


Aug 07, 2020 / News

JobKeeper 2.1 revamped

The economic impact from the situation in Victoria has prompted the government to revise the second phase of the JobKeeper program announced a couple of weeks ago. The revamp is estimated to add a further $15 billion to the cost of the program. Read more

Business Consulting / COVID-19


Jul 23, 2020 / News

2020 blues, Budget & beyond

The government today released its economic and fiscal update. Although it’s grim reading, we are faring better than most countries. Here’s a quick summary of some of the more recent news and measures that would be of interest to business owners. Read more

Business Consulting / Taxation


Jul 22, 2020 / News

JobKeeper 2.0 – Beyond the facts & figures: what you need to do

JobKeeper was necessarily designed and implemented in a very short time-frame, and so some waste had to be accepted in return for haste. Treasury has now had the opportunity to review the program. The government yesterday announced plans for a second phase of the JobKeeper program for business. However, the eligibility criteria will be tightened, and it will be more precisely targeted. Read more

Business Consulting / COVID-19 / Taxation


Jul 16, 2020 / News

Lower company tax rate, higher risk of double-taxation

It was a simpler time. Your business made a profit, paid 30% company tax. You then extracted the remaining 70% as a dividend when it suited, and you paid the balance of tax up to your personal rate. But now, things aren’t so simple. And, surprise-surprise, it could cost you more tax. Read more

Business Consulting / Taxation


Jul 14, 2020 / News

Companies shouldn’t be tempted to disclose EBITDAC(ovid)

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on many businesses and some have been wondering whether they can highlight the impact of COVID-19 and report Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation Amortisation and COVID-19, or EBITDAC? Read more

Audit and Assurance / Business Consulting / COVID-19


Jun 30, 2020 / News

Payroll End of Financial Year 2020 Update

Watch our update on how to prepare for End of Financial Year payroll. Read more

Business Consulting


Jun 25, 2020 / News

JobKeeper & Cash flow boost – ATO now scrutinising claims

Business owners have been through an intense period of COVID-19 survival mode – we’re still in it – but now we are beginning to emerge and look to the other side. Read more

Business Consulting / COVID-19


Jun 22, 2020 / News

Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Management Issues

As the end of the FBT season draws to a close it is timely to reflect upon common FBT management issues faced by clients and errors we’ve seen in FBT returns prepared by others. Read more

Business Consulting / Education / Taxation


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