There have been some key date changes in relation to the upcoming lodgements for JobKeeper declarations. Wage condition for JobKeeper Fortnight 20 For JobKeeper Fortnight
State and Federal Government assistance is still available for those businesses who have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Below we outline the main
As you may be aware, the Government have recently announced changes to the eligibility for employees to enter the existing JobKeeper Program for fortnights commencing
Earlier this year, the Federal Government announced the Super Guarantee Amnesty. The amnesty allows employers to disclose and pay any previously unpaid super guarantee charge
Further to our recent update in relation to JobKeeper 2.0, due to commence in October, the Government have announced further changes. Under the original JobKeeper
Workplace accident insurance is compulsory if you have employees. It covers you for the costs associated with a claim by a worker who is injured
The Federal Government has announced an extension to the JobKeeper program. Known as JobKeeper 2.0, this announcement extends the current end date of 27 September
The 2020 Financial Year was certainly one that will not be forgotten – with thanks to COVID-19. The ATO have recognised the effect COVID-19 has
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
As you may be aware, the Government have recently announced changes to the eligibility for employees to enter the existing JobKeeper Program for fortnights commencing 3 August 2020. The date to assess if an employee is eligible has been extended to include individuals employed on 1 July 2020 (previously 1
Earlier this year, the Federal Government announced the Super Guarantee Amnesty. The amnesty allows employers to disclose and pay any previously unpaid super guarantee charge (SGC), including nominal interest, they owe their employees, for quarters commencing from 1 July 1992 up to and including 31 March 2018. Those employers who
Further to our recent update in relation to JobKeeper 2.0, due to commence in October, the Government have announced further changes. Under the original JobKeeper 2.0 guidelines, a business would need to show a decline in turnover of 30% for both the June and September quarters. Under the revised guidelines,
Workplace accident insurance is compulsory if you have employees. It covers you for the costs associated with a claim by a worker who is injured in the course of employment. In Queensland, accident insurance is regulated by WorkCover Queensland. New Policies You can take out a new policy by applying online, making
The Federal Government has announced an extension to the JobKeeper program. Known as JobKeeper 2.0, this announcement extends the current end date of 27 September 2020 to 28 March 2021. Despite initial speculation, the original JobKeeper program will run as planned until the end of September 2020. This means, businesses
The 2020 Financial Year was certainly one that will not be forgotten – with thanks to COVID-19. The ATO have recognised the effect COVID-19 has had on the country and have introduced a range of measures to support taxpayers though tax time. How has COVID-19 impacted Work-Related Expenses? Working from
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 to $10,000 for businesses to fund a range of eligible activities (details below). Applications open on 1 July. The first round of this program was
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 they can receive their payment for May. These can be lodged through the ATO business portal in the same way the April declaration was lodged.
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 approximately 10,000 small businesses. To be eligible, businesses need to meet the following criteria: Be able to demonstrate a significant impact on their business from
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 & business participant Make a monthly business declaration For those organisations, who have already enrolled for the JobKeeper Payment (Step 1), it is now time
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 Payment. The three steps are as follows: 1. Enrol your business for the JobKeeper Payment 2. Identify your eligible employees 3. Make a monthly business
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 it. To assist with refocusing your energies, one of our software providers, MYOB, have developed the below Business Action Checklist. This checklist is designed to
