COVID-19 Government’s JobKeeper Payment
A major part of the Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is the JobKeeper payment scheme The JobKeeper Payment is a wage subsidy that will be paid through the tax system and administered by the ATO to eligible businesses impacted by COVID-19. Under the scheme, eligible businesses receive a payment of $1,500 per fortnight per […]
JobKeeper payment subsidy open today
JobKeeper: Your business may be eligible for a maximum of $19,500 per eligible employee During the week commencing today (Monday 20 April 2020), one of our team will be in contact with all business clients to discuss your possible eligibility for the JobKeeper payment. We are already working with a number of clients to complete this […]
The JobKeeper Payment Legislation
JobKeeper Payment Bills passed but no detail yet JobKeeper Payment details still not available We would like to take this opportunity to update you on the JobKeeper Payment Scheme. Bills passed but no detail yet Yesterday, the Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Bill 2020 was introduced and passed both Houses of Parliament. Unfortunately, […]
STP and superannuation guarantee
ATO actively using data to warn employers not paying required SG on time In a presentation at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees Chairs Forum, the ATO’s Deputy Commissioner confirmed that as a result of STP, the ATO now has an “unprecedented level of visibility” of super information. In particular, the ATO’s examination of Super […]
STP transition ended for large employers
STP transition year for large employers has ended Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting started for large employers (20 or more employees) from 1 July 2018. The 12 month transition period for large employers to start STP reporting ended on 30 June 2019. The ATO will contact large employers who have yet to start reporting through STP and […]
Payroll update
Single Touch Payroll Update Employers with 19 or fewer employees are required to start reporting through Single Touch Payroll (‘STP’) from 1 July 2019. The ATO will be working with employers to support them as they transition to STP, including allowing small employers to start reporting any time from 1 July to 30 September (and […]
Single Touch Payroll deferrals
Transitional deferrals A transitional deferral should be used if you need more time to get ready to report through Single Touch Payroll (STP) including, being unable to report by your software provider’s deferred start date or needing more time to transition. Employers with 20 or more employees Your software provider may have applied to us for a […]
2019/20 Federal Budget for business
Changes affecting business taxpayers Increasing and expanding access to the instant asset write-off The Government has announced that it is increasing and expanding access to the instant asset write-off with effect from 7:30 PM (AEDT) on 2 April 2019 (i.e., ‘Budget night’) until 30 June 2020. The changes in this regard are twofold, as follows: […]
Single Touch Payroll Update Mar-19
Understanding STP obligations Single Touch Payroll (‘STP’) is a Government initiative aimed at cutting red tape for employers and improving visibility of compliance with business obligations such as: salary and wages and similar payments; Pay As You Go (‘PAYG’) withholding; and certain superannuation related information; by requiring ‘real time’ reporting of payroll information directly to […]
Transition to Single Touch Payroll for small employers
Statement from Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan about transition to Single Touch Payroll for small employers Parliament has now passed legislation to extend Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting to include all small employers (those with fewer than 20 employees) from 1 July 2019. STP is pay day reporting by employers to the ATO as it happens, this reporting […]
