The State Government has announced that they will open up a second round of their COVID-19 Adaption Grants Program. This program provides grants of up
Businesses that have enrolled for the JobKeeper Payment need to lodge their May JobKeeper Declaration with the Australian Taxation Office by the 14th June, so
Earlier this week, the Queensland State Government announced a $10,000 grant program to assist Queensland small businesses. The total program is $100m and will help
As explained in our previous updates, the JobKeeper enrolment is a three step process: Enrol your business for the JobKeeper Payment Identify your eligible employees
The JobKeeper program has opened for enrolment from today. Enrolment is the first of a three step process for eligible businesses to claim the JobKeeper
With the country now being some weeks into the COVID-19 crisis, you may feel inundated with the volume of information and guidance in relation to
In conjunction with the Cairns Post, we have launched a website providing videos and resources to help the Cairns business community understand what Government support
The ATO have released more information about the JobKeeper Payment, including how the program will be administered. To ensure all of our clients are up
The JobKeeper Payment announced by the Prime Minister on Monday has been well received by employers and employees struggling through the COVID-19 crisis. We have
As you may be aware, the Federal Government announced this week, a wage subsidy for businesses impacted by COVID-19. The subsidy, known as the JobKeeper
The details of two Government backed loan programs, designed to help those businesses suffering from COVID-19, have now been confirmed. One, is a Queensland State
The COVID-19 crisis continues to escalate quickly impacting all businesses. We expect this crisis will worsen making planning and cashflow management critical for all businesses,
The 2024 federal budget was unveiled on Tuesday by treasurer Jim Chalmers. There were minimal changes or reforms to the taxation system, especially concerning small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
As we navigate through the evolving landscape of taxation in Australia, it’s crucial to stay informed and proactive in managing your business’s tax affairs.
While navigating the complexities of payroll management, it’s crucial to be aware of common errors that can lead to compliance issues & financial penalties.
The government announced changes to the super contribution caps that will come into effect from 1 July 2024 providing greater flexibility and opportunities.
We want to bring to your attention some crucial updates regarding your tax obligations and the ATO’s stance on outstanding debts. During the past few years, we’ve seen significant changes in the way the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has handled tax debts, particularly in light of the pandemic’s economic challenges.
Round 3 of the Business Boost Grant Program is scheduled to open at 9am on Wednesday, 6 September. The first stage of the competitive application process is a ‘Registration of Interest’ which is due by 5pm on Tuesday, 12 September. The Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training
During this tax season, millions of Australian taxpayers are expected to access their myGov accounts to lodge their tax returns. Whilst one might assume the system is secure, recent revelations have shown a significant security vulnerability in the Australian Tax Office’s (ATO) identity checking system. According to the ATO’s admission
We hope that the new financial year is off to a strong start for your business. As trusted partners in your financial journey, Halpin Partners is dedicated to providing you with timely updates and valuable insights to navigate the ever-changing accounting and taxation landscape. In this newsletter, we would like
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the new Albanese Government, there were hopes, or some fears, that the approach of the new Government would be significantly different to the prior Government, and that as a result, we would see a substantially different budget with major changes in tax policy.
If you’ve ever visited our office, then you may have noticed the writing on our wall behind our reception area… ‘the most dangerous phrase in the English language is… because we’ve always done it this way’. Our client, James Home Services Australia embodies these very words. We’ve been working with James Home
The 31st of March is fast approaching, which means the end of another Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year. FBT can quite often be ignored by many business owners, as they are unaware that some benefits they are providing to their employees may actually result in Taxable Fringe Benefits. Business owners should
It’s important to acknowledge that the Government’s announcement is a proposal only. It will need to go through the usual parliamentary process and if legislated as announced, the changes will commence from 1 July 2025 (i.e. after the next Federal election). In fact, Tuesday the Prime Minister stated there will
