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Explanatory Memorandum – October 2021

Federal COVID-19 support developments Additional financial support for child care providers On 23 August the Prime Minister and the Minister for Education and Youth issued a joint media release announcing new support measures for child care providers impacted by extended COVID-19 lockdowns. Child care services in Commonwealth-declared hotspots will be eligible for new fortnightly payments […]

Client Alert – October 2021

Federal COVID-19 support developments Additional financial support for child care providers The Prime Minister and the Minister for Education and Youth recently announced new support measures for child care providers that are impacted by extended COVID-19 lockdowns. Child care services in Commonwealth-declared hotspots will be eligible for new fortnightly payments of 25% of their pre-lockdown […]

The ATO is targeting side hustlers: Here’s what you need to know

This is an interesting article for those of you who have started a side business. Starting a side business can open a path towards financial freedom, but that opportunity comes with the risk of falling afoul of the Australian Taxation Office. Director of tax communications at H&R Block Mark Chapman said that starting a side […]

Explanatory Memorandum – September 2021

Single Touch Payroll update Phase 2 coming soon The ATO is expanding the information that businesses send through Single Touch Payroll (STP). From 1 January 2022, most employers will be required to send additional information such as the commencement date of employment and cessation date of employment for employees, their reasons for leaving employment and work […]

Client Alert – September 2021

Single Touch Payroll update Phase 2 coming soon The ATO is expanding the information that businesses send through Single Touch Payroll (STP). From 1 January 2022, most employers will be required to send additional information such as the commencement date of employment and cessation date of employment for employees, their reasons for leaving employment and work […]

More support for NSW businesses as Premier declares ‘national emergency’

Projections from earlier in the week by the Population Interventions Unit at the University of Melbourne estimated that Sydney’s stay-at-home orders would need to be extended into September to get the latest outbreak under control, meaning businesses could be facing prolonged closure. On Friday, facing yet another day of rising case numbers, NSW Premier Gladys […]

Parliament Passes Bill on Tax-Free COVID-19 Support Payments

The Treasury Laws Amendment (COVID-19 Economic Response No. 2) Bill 2021 finally passed both houses without amendment on Monday after the Senate agreed not to insist on a transparency measure which would have forced businesses to disclose how much they received in JobKeeper wage subsidies. Under the new law, COVID-19 Disaster Payments dating back to its introduction on […]

Explanatory Memorandum – August 2021

ATO tax time support: COVID-19 and natural disasters The ATO has a range of year-end tax time options to support taxpayers who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and recent natural disasters. Income statements can be accessed in ATO online services through myGov accounts from 14 July. The ATO also reminds those who may […]

Client Alert – August 2021

ATO tax time support: COVID-19 and natural disasters The ATO has a range of year-end tax time options to support taxpayers who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and recent natural disasters. Income statements can be accessed in ATO online services through myGov accounts from 14 July. The ATO also reminds those who may […]

NSW announces small business support grants: How to access the funds

The NSW government is offering small businesses support grants to help alleviate cash flow constraints while trading is restricted, targeted particularly at sole traders and non-for-profit organisations, with expanded criteria to assist most hospitality and tourism operators. Three different grant amounts will be available for small businesses depending on the decline in turnover experienced during […]