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Home » Bookkeepers are you up to date on all ATO changes that came into effect last year? The ATO introduced a number of legislative changes last year that will impact many small business. Here is a quick summary of the areas that may affect your business or your clients. Payments to contractors The Taxable […]
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Home » AUSkey is ending soon BAS and Tax Agents still using AUSKey need to update now. At the end of March 2020, the AUSkey system for reporting to the ATO will no longer be available. From 1 April 2020, BAS and Tax Agents will need to use myGovID and Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM) instead. […]
Read MoreHome » Is the work Christmas party subject to Fringe Benefits Tax? Christmas parties are a great way to thank staff and clients for their time and support over the year. If you are hosting a function for your clients that require your staff to attend, remind your staff that this is a work commitment, […]
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Home » Single Touch Payroll and Christmas Closure Are you shutting your business in December or January? Here is the latest announcement from the ATO on how a shutdown during the December and January holiday period affects STP. “We understand that many businesses close during December or January. If you are Single Touch Payroll (STP) […]
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Don’t start 2020 on the back foot or worse, in debt. If your business will be closing for a period over Christmas and New Year and you expect slow sales in January, now is the time to review cashflow so that all financial obligations –including payroll, BAS, rent, utilities and creditors – can be met […]
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If you or your clients are affected by a natural disaster such as a bush fire, flood, storm or cyclone the ATO allows for deferrals of tax obligations so that more immediate problems can be dealt with. Depending on the disaster, the ATO may automatically make deferral periods or provide individual support based on […]
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