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How to claim your home office costs
Many more people are working from home in response to COVID-19, even the owners of some businesses. Not everyone is used to being able to claim their home office expenses, and some allowances have been changed by the ATO to make it more simple to claim. There are three methods for claiming home office costs and we’ve explained these below.
JobKeeper payments to help businesses retain and support employees through this challenging time
On 30 March 2020, the Australian Government published a fact sheet to provide more information on JobKeeper payments as the third stage in stimulus and support packages to assist with COVID-19 impacts.
Second stage of government stimulus package for 2020
On 22 March 2020, the Australian government announced the second stage of its economic plan to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus and help build a bridge to recovery. Here is a summary of key points in the government stimulus package.
Government stimulus package offers economic remedy for 2020
In response to the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Australian economy, the Federal government announced a stimulus package to assist Australian businesses in general and also provide extra support for some individuals. The business benefits are not automatically applied and some action is needed to claim available benefits where eligible.
Super guarantee amnesty helps employers with unpaid SG liabilities for a strictly limited time
The super guarantee (SG) amnesty, introduced by the government on 6 March 2020, allows employers to disclose and pay any unpaid super guarantee charges (SGC) that they owe for their employees, from quarters between 1 July 1992 and 31 March 2018, with nominal interest but without risk of incurring potentially huge penalties.
The importance of wages compliance for small business owners
Media reports of wages underpayments by high-profile employers have drawn focus on the importance of wages compliance for small business owners, who may need professional guidance on payroll calculations to ensure peace-of-mind.
Employee or contractor – where do you really stand?
One of the most commonly-asked questions in our discussions with professional consultants and small business owners is the definition of employees v. contractors from a tax law perspective.
This conversation is often had with clients who want to minimise their tax and are thinking of earning their income through a company structure (to limit their tax rate to 30%) or splitting their income via a trust to their spouse.
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