Australian Taxation & Compliance Updates

If your business has been adversely impacted by the recent lockdown in NSW, support is coming. The NSW and Federal Governments have announced a series of new measures to support business during extended lockdowns of four weeks or more.

With 30 June looming it’s time to start getting your business accounting prepared for the end of the financial year. We know that for many businesses it’s been a challenging twelve months but it’s important that you don’t miss out on tax minimisation opportunities. You want to make sure you take advantage of as many deductions as possible.

The Fair Work Act 2009 was amended on Friday 26 March 2021. The amendments include changes to workplace rights and obligations for casual employees These changes were made by the Fair Work Amendment Act 2021.

JobMaker is a credit available to eligible businesses and non-profit entities that create new jobs (not if you are merely replacing someone who left). The hiring credit is available for jobs created from 7 October 2020 until 6 October 2021

The 2020 festive season is upon us! We are decking the halls and merrily singing carols to lift our spirits after a challenging year. For many businesses, Christmas parties are on the calendar and staff gifts are on order. With the giving underway, it’s important to monitor how much is being spent, to make sure you minimise your FBT obligations.

The Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, delivered the Federal Budget on 6 October 2020. Originally postponed from May 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, this Budget has been highly anticipated and here we have a review of its inclusions.

Investing in property is a popular wealth management strategy for many Australians… and with good reason. Property offers some unique tax benefits that you don’t receive with other types of investments.
Implementing a plan to make sure you access all applicable tax deductions should be one of the first actions you take after contracts are signed.