Cost of retirement up in December quarter
The cost of retirement for Australians has gone up, with the increases in health insurance and domestic holiday prices, according to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia’s (ASFA) latest figures.
‘Much more complex’: ATO introduces new partnership profit guidelines
The Tax Office has released long-awaited partnership profit guidelines, three years after it first commenced a review of how professional firms engage in income splitting.
ATO’s good-faith approach to crypto won’t last much longer
The ATO has maintained its good-faith approach to the accounting of cryptocurrencies, though it isn’t expected to last much longer, says a national tax and accounting network.
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Small businesses urged to register assets before insolvency explosion.
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Kate Carnell says it is essential for small business owners to secure their assets and business loans, with economists predicting a steep rise in insolvencies this year.
ASIC sounds warning around high-yield bond scams
The corporate regulator has warned of a rise in scammers targeting Australian investors by pretending to be associated with well-known domestic and international financial service firms.
JobMaker Resources – ATO
All our key resources for the JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme. Included are a User Guide, four Factsheets, Information, a Payment Estimator, and a video.
Government mulls HECS-style business loans
A HECS-style loan scheme for businesses, currently being considered by the Treasury, would provide a lifeline for many industries recovering from the economic shock of COVID-19, says the small business ombudsman.
Industry pressure forces ATO’s hand on STP deadline
The Tax Office has agreed to push back the start date for the second phase of Single Touch Payroll after intense pressure from all corners of the profession.
$36bn withdrawn from super during COVID-19
The latest report from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has revealed that workers withdrew more than $36 billion from retirement funds through the early release of super.
ATO opens claims for first JobMaker quarter
The first claim period for the JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme is now underway, with the ATO reminding employers that they could receive up to $10,400 for each eligible employee hired.