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The JobKeeper Payment: New Changes

The government has introduced changes to the JobKeeper Payment, making it easier for businesses to qualify. The new rules have now been...

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JobKeeper Extended!

On 21 July 2020, the Government announced that it is extending the JobKeeper Payment until 28 March 2021. This is a direct result of the...

Shortcut Method Extended – Working From Home During COVID-19

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Shortcut Method Extended – Working From Home During COVID-19

To make it easier for people to claim deductions for working from home due to COVID-19, The Australian Taxation Office are accepting a...

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Instant Asset Write-Off $150K

Is your business in a position to purchase new or second-hand assets? You may be eligible to use the expanded Instant Asset Write-Off....

New HomeBuilder Grant - Economic Response to the Coronavirus

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New HomeBuilder Grant - Economic Response to the Coronavirus

HomeBuilder, a time-limited grant program to help the residential construction market bounce back from the Coronavirus crisis....

Businesses: It’s time to lodge your Monthly Business Declaration for the JobKeeper

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Businesses: It’s time to lodge your Monthly Business Declaration for the JobKeeper

As mentioned in our previous post, to receive the JobKeeper payments each month, it is very important that you remember to lodge the...

The JobKeeper Payment: Are you a Sole Trader or Other Entity?

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The JobKeeper Payment: Are you a Sole Trader or Other Entity?

Something we have not gone into too much detail on yet is the question of registering for the JobKeeper payment as a sole trader or...

Extension of Time to Enrol for the JobKeeper Scheme

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Extension of Time to Enrol for the JobKeeper Scheme

The Commissioner has extended the time to enrol for the initial JobKeeper periods, from 30 April 2020 until 31 May 2020. If you enrol by...

JobKeeper Payment Enrolment Process Open

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JobKeeper Payment Enrolment Process Open

As the heading says, the JobKeeper Payment scheme enrolment has now opened, and the process has taken shape quite rapidly over the course...

Some good news: The JobKeeper Payment Legislation has passed!

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Some good news: The JobKeeper Payment Legislation has passed!

The legislation to enact the JobKeeper Payment was passed through both houses of parliament overnight. There were a couple of attempts...

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Has COVID-19 got you working from home?

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced special arrangements this year for anyone who is working from home due to the COVID-19...

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The JobKeeper Payment: An Update

Since the time of writing our last blog on this payment (if you haven’t already read it, you can read it here:...

The Jobkeeper Payment… Helping to Keep Businesses in Business

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The Jobkeeper Payment… Helping to Keep Businesses in Business

On Monday, the Morrison Government introduced a new subsidy program to support employees and businesses. The JobKeeper Payment is...

COVID-19 - Adapt to Survive, then Thrive!
From the Perspective of a Business

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COVID-19 - Adapt to Survive, then Thrive! From the Perspective of a Business

The COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world has thrown global economies into disarray, casting doubt over the future survival of many...

The JobKeeper Payment
- Next Stage - Government Economic Response to COVID-19

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The JobKeeper Payment - Next Stage - Government Economic Response to COVID-19

The JobKeeper payment is intended to provide wage subsidies to businesses that are significantly affected by COVID-19. If legislation is...

More on the Queensland Government Rescue Package

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More on the Queensland Government Rescue Package

As mentioned earlier, the Queensland Government has unveiled a rescue package to support workers, businesses and households through the...

Timing of Assistance - Support for Businesses

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Timing of Assistance - Support for Businesses

Economic response to the Coronavirus Increasing the instant asset write-off Immediately, with deductions to be included in 2019-20 tax...

Federal Government Passes Coronavirus Legislation

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Federal Government Passes Coronavirus Legislation

The Federal Parliament has passed a series of bills enacting the Coronavirus economic stimulus packages, worth $17.6b and $66b. The...

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Breaking News

The Queensland Government is unveiling a payment scheme to support workers, businesses and households through the Coronavirus pandemic....

Emerging Focus Areas for Business Owners

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Emerging Focus Areas for Business Owners

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is proving to be a particularly difficult challenge for many Australian businesses. On top of a lingering...