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Government’s Coronavirus Stimulus Package

The following is a broad summary of the key aspects of the Federal Government’s stimulus package in response to the Coronavirus, as recently announced and enacted. The summary is based […]

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How To Get Your Payroll Right

A series of high-profile examples of businesses underpaying their employees has brought the need to get payroll right into sharp focus. Complex award and enterprise agreements can complicate payroll obligations, […]

FBT hot spot

With the start of the Fringe Benefits Tax year looming on 1 April, businesses are being urged to review their Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) position. The ATO’s top FBT problem […]

Surviving a Crisis: Coronavirus and Beyond

Empty restaurants and retail stores were one of the first signs of the devastating impact the coronavirus on Australian businesses. Within a few months, the virus, now called COVID-19, has […]

CGT and the family home: expats and foreigners excluded from tax exemption

Late last year, legislative changes were made that exclude non-residents from accessing the main residence exemption. The retrospective changes directly impact foreigners and expats whose main residence is in Australia […]

5 things that will make or break your business’ Christmas

The countdown to Christmas is now on and we’re in the midst of the headlong rush to get everything done and capitalise on any remaining opportunities before the Christmas lull. […]

Super guarantee opt-out for employees with multiple employers

Employees with multiple employers can now opt-out of superannuation guarantee from all but one employer. Employers are required to pay 9.5% superannuation guarantee for all eligible employees. But what happens […]

The Super Guarantee timing trap for employers

How employers are being caught out by the timing of superannuation guarantee payments. Employers can generally only claim a deduction for superannuation contributions in the income year in which the […]

CGT and The Family Home: Expats and Foreigners Targeted Again

Are You Paying Your Staff Correctly? Woolworths $200m plus Remediation

Woolworths is the latest company to facing fallout from the underpayment of staff. In what is believed to be the largest remediation of its kind. Woolworths have stated that they […]

Vacant Land Deduction Changes Hit ‘Mum & Dad’ Property Developments

Legislation that passed through Parliament last month prevents taxpayers from claiming a deduction for expenses incurred for holding vacant land. The amendments are not only retrospective but go beyond purely […]

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Calculating Super Guarantee: The New Rules

From 1 July 2020, new rules will come into effect to ensure that an employee’s salary sacrifice contributions cannot be used to reduce the amount of superannuation guarantee (SG) paid […]

CGT and The Family Home: Expats and Foreigners Targeted Again

The Government has resurrected its plan to remove access to the main residence exemption for non-residents. A move that will impact on expats and foreign residents. Back in the 2017-18 […]