bookkeeping

nautural disasters and ato support

Natural disasters – when your tax obligations are not top of mind

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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payments to IT contractors

Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) now extends to security, surveillance, freight and IT industries

Do your clients pay cleaning, IT, or freights contractors as part of their business? These and other contractor industries are now included in the Taxable Payment Annual Report (TPAR). As part of the ATO’s Black Economy Taskforce it was announced that the TPAR would be extended to more industries requiring payments to contractors to be

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fbt changes for taxis

FBT for taxis may soon include Uber and others

Finally, it looks like there will be a change to the Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) relating to taxis. There has been confusion and frustration over whether employers are entitled to the FBT exemptions available to taxis when they use an Uber and similar ride-sourcing services. The ATO had previously confirmed that “taxi” only referred to

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flexible work

Looking for work flexibility?

Bookkeeping is a growing profession that provides plenty of flexible work opportunities, including working part-time and being self-employed. To become a bookkeeper, you will need: A love of numbers Great attention to detail An analytical mind A nationally recognised qualification Bookkeepers are an integral part of any business as they manage the financial records and

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casual employees

The Casual Conversion Clause and how it may affect your business

Are you aware of the Casual Conversion Clause and how it may affect your business? What is the causal conversion clause? The new casual conversion clause, which came into effect on 1 October 2018, addresses the obligations of employers who have casual staff working on a regular and systematic basis. This clause affects over 80

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