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Crackdown on Early Super for Tax Benefits Rorts
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has warned it will crackdown on people using early superannuation release for tax avoidance purposes.
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Corporate Insolvency Reforms Bill 2020 Introduced
The Corporate Insolvency Reforms Bill 2020 has been introduced to support small businesses in their recovery post COVID 19.
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Overview of the Australian Federal Budget 2020-21
The Federal Budget for 2020 has been revealed. The Government’s economic response to these unprecedented circumstances is designed to support Australian households and businesses through an exceptionally difficult period.
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Extension of the Fair Work Act JobKeeper Provisions for Employers
Extension of the Fair Work Act mean that under the ‘extended’ FairWork JobKeeper provisions, qualifying employers (who are receiving JobKeeper payments for their employees, and continue receiving them after 27 September 2020), can continue using the Fair Work Act JobKeeper provisions.
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Budget 2020 Provides Welcome Tax Relief for Individuals and Business
The Treasury Laws Amendment (A Tax Plan for the COVID-19 Economic Recovery) Bill 2020 has passed bringing welcome tax relief for individuals and business.
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Victorian State Government Provides 3rd Round of Support for Businesses
Victorian State Government announces an additional $3 billion in cash grants, tax relief and cash flow support to be delivered to Victorian businesses most affected by the COVID-19 restrictions.
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JobKeeper 2.0 Legislated
JobKeeper extension (JobKeeper 2.0) with ‘Amending Rules’, officially legislated.
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JobKeeper 2.0
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has today announced the eligibility for JobKeeper 2.0 will now be based on individual quarters.
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COVID-19: Working From Home Shortcut Method Extended
If you’re working from home, it’s handy to know that the Government recently extended the ‘shortcut method’ used to claim a deduction for your work-related expenses.
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COVID-19: JobKeeper Payment and Income Support Extended
The federal government has announced the JobKeeper Payment will be extended to 28 March 2021 and also extended the temporary Coronavirus Supplement to 31 December 2020.
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Mark Semmens
Mark is a Chartered Accountant with a wealth of experience in accounting and taxation. Mark is a Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, the Tax Practitioners Board and the National Tax and Accountants Association.
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