JobKeeper comes to an end
The ATO has advised that the final JobKeeper payment will be processed in April 2021.
Got that nagging feeling you’re not getting the most from your accountant?
Your accountant should be planning strategies to improve your business, tax and personal outcomes months in advance, not just doing your tax return. Even if ‘you’re not their biggest client’ your accountant should be working proactively for you. Tax savings are made through planning, not hoping. If you don’t have a handle on your tax…
Strong foundations. Strong business.
You can’t build a strong business on weak foundations. Strengthening your business foundations can make a big difference to your business success, and of course, your personal prosperity… If you are looking to move your business forward, it’s important to take the time to get your business fundamentals right, and often it’s just a few…
Selling your business? A little planning now goes a long way
Even if you’re not ready to sell your business just yet, or your retirement is years away, planning and preparing your business for sale should start today. Having a sale-ready business puts you in a position of strength and ready to capitalise on opportunities as they arise.
Home office expenses ‘shortcut rate’ extended
The ATO has extended (again) the ability to utilise the “shortcut rate” for claiming home office running expenses to 30 June 2021 (it previously only applied until 31 December 2020). The ATO’s guideline allows certain taxpayers to claim a fixed rate per hour (80 cents per hour) for most additional running expenses incurred when working…
JobMaker Hiring Credit: Claims now open
The JobMaker Hiring Credit is being administered by the ATO and provides a wage subsidy payment directly to employers as an incentive to employ additional job seekers aged 16 to 35 years. Registrations for the JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme opened on 7 December 2020, and claims for the first JobMaker period can be made from…
Motor vehicles and Online Selling Platforms targeted in ATO audit
The ATO has announced it will engage in the following data-matching programs: It will acquire motor vehicle registry data from state and territory motor vehicle registry authorities for 2019/20 through to 2021/22, with records relating to approximately 1.5 million individuals to be obtained each financial year; and It will acquire data on Australian sales made…
New government measures from 1 January 2021
The Government has provided an update of a number of new measures which came into effect from 1 January 2021, including (among others): The most significant changes to Australia’s insolvency framework in 30 years, which are intended to reduce costs, cut red tape and help more small businesses recover from the pandemic. The reforms introduce…
Remaining relevant is the key to continued business success
If you want your business to remain relevant and continue to grow, it’s time to be proactive … and in our experience it’s often small and easy-to-implement actions that can significantly improve your business success (and personal prosperity). Here are THREE key considerations for business owners that can help your business remain relevant now and…
Personal cashflow and debt management strategies
If you are struggling to manage your personal financial affairs, your savings have stalled or you’re feeling you’re not getting ahead financially, it’s time to take back control. Here we explore the important matters of personal cashflow and debt management.