Home » » Page 9 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. MyGovID […]
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Home » » Page 9 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, albeit a relaxed event, and to behave
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Home » » Page 9 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) reporting or STP
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Home » » Page 9 Single Touch Payroll is now in force for all businesses, and the ATO have started writing to non-compliant businesses. However if you or your clients have been contacted for non-compliance by the ATO, don’t panic yet. There may be some simple steps when sending or setting up files that have
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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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