Builder unable to obtain refund of incorrectly charged GST
Ruling by Administrative Appeals Tribunal impacts GST refund guidelines The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has held that a builder was unable to receive a refund of GST incorrectly charged on the sale of a residential premises that had been rented for just over five years since construction was complete. The taxpayer claimed the GST charged on […]
Taxable Payments Annual Reporting
Taxable Payments Annual Reports (‘TPARs’) due 28 August 2021 TPARs are due to be lodged for businesses who have paid contractors to provide the following services: building and construction; cleaning; courier, delivery or road freight; information technology (‘IT’); or security, surveillance or investigation. With specific reference to the TPAR due on 28 August 2021, the […]
1.75% increase to minimum wages
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages This will apply to all award wages. Increases to awards will start on 3 different dates for different groups of awards. See When will my award increase for information on when the awards will increase. Most employees are covered by an award. If you’re not […]
HomeBuilder
Economic Response to the Coronavirus HomeBuilder provides eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home. HomeBuilder will assist the residential construction market by encouraging the commencement of new home builds and renovations. You will be able to apply for HomeBuilder when […]