Profession to be relied on for post-JobKeeper turnover certificates
Accountants will soon be tasked with providing certificates to businesses being weaned off JobKeeper to enable them to cut employee hours or change their duties under temporary Fair Work changes.
Update of Superannuation contribution rules from July 1, 2020
The rules around Superannuation contribution change almost every year, so it is important that taxpayers know what these changes mean to them.
Expats & COVID-19 Impacts on tax residency
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many Australian expatriates living and working overseas returning to Australia.
Economic recovery could be slower than anticipated: RBA
The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic remains uncertain, with its latest figures being worse than those predicted three months earlier.
High Court rules in favour of employers on personal leave accruals
The High Court of Australia has preserved the long-standing industry practice regarding personal/carer’s leave accruals in a significant ruling that has been welcomed by employers that were potentially set to face a substantial back-pay bill.
COVID-19 resources – Jobkeeper, Victoria Stage 4 Update
Several new links have been added to the many already in this article, links that date back to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have any questions, or require further assistance, please send us an email or phone.
JobKeeper Phase 2 – The Next Step
The Government has decided to extend a lower JobKeeper for a further six months (13 fortnights) from 28 September this year, with eligibility based on actual rather than projected turnover declines.
Payroll Tax 2020 concessions and JobKeeper
Employers subject to payroll tax will generally benefit from an expected relaxation of payroll tax by all states & Territories.