Accounting & Wealth Insights

On 15 April 2020, the Australian Taxation Office released their guidance regarding the JobKeeper Payment. We have compiled the update below to advise on the most relevant points, and outlined steps that need to be taken for eligible businesses to receive it.

Whether you are new to investing or a seasoned professional, the current state of the global economy can be cause for concern. With the outbreak of COVID-19 reaching all corners of the planet, the economic impact has been headline news for weeks.

On 8 April 2020, the JobKeeper Stimulus package passed through Parliament. It provides critical financial support for many struggling businesses and individuals in this difficult time.

On 30th March 2020, the Government announced another stimulus package for the Australian economy worth $130 billion. It is the third and largest package announced to help keep the economy afloat.

Over the past few weeks, the Government has announced two economic stimulus packages to cushion the economic impact of the Coronavirus. A total of $189 billion is being injected into the economy by all arms of Government in order to keep Australians in work and businesses in business.

A second Government stimulus package was announced on 22nd March 2020, adding another $66 billion into the economy… with even more on the way.
We have assessed the package with regard to both our business and non-business clients.

There’s something empowering about living in this day and age – having the ability, with a few keystrokes or even a quiet word to Siri, to access.., well, anything. But it’s important to remember that what you read on the internet is not always a good basis for decision making.