Data matching is one way the ATO ensures compliance with the tax system and, with improvements to IT systems, they are getting really good at it. So its noteworthy that, with the express intention of checking taxpayers’ residency status, the ATO have gazetted this week that they will be accessing travel records from the Department… Read More Data matching update
I hope you had a great Easter, out and about with life starting to look more normal. We spent the weekend at the Easter Show, where Kelly was competing – jumping over huge things like this …. However, for those that prefer a more sedentary take on life, it is time to hop on to… Read More Claim your $100 voucher – free money!
I hope you all had a relaxing break. I was lucky enough to get away for a week of camping & horse riding in the Snowy Mountains with 20 like minded friends, and then went on a mini break with my own horse Saddle up Valentine – he has to be the best holiday companion!… Read More Happy New Year
How gorgeous, grab a cup of tea and read this lovely story, (narrated by my client’s very clever Kelpie), of our financial advice journey together over the past 12 years. It highlights what I do for clients over the long term, and of course it is results like these that make my job so rewarding.… Read More My first testimonial from a Kelpie
If you are using MYOB and want a way to collate expense receipts, download the free Capture app. Every time you spend money, take a photo of the receipt using the app and it will be uploaded to the in-tray within MYOB for you. Next time you log onto MYOB navigate to the in-tray, click… Read More Tips for MYOB Users
We have a detailed budget summary available for you on the newsletter page, which you can access by clicking here. I just want to clarify a few issues which have been raised in the past few days by clients. When will the reduced tax rates be applied to my salary? The ATO will release new… Read More Budget Update 2020
If you are not doing anything tomorrow, the 4th Oct, and fancy a wee drive out of Sydney, we would love to see you at the Bilpin Cider Co. 2369 Bells Line Road. Join us for an afternoon (or part thereof) relaxing in the sun, sipping Cider and listening to my band the Red Bills,… Read More A bit of Fun
As per my prior post, the Jobkeeper rules are changing after this weekend. Therefore all business clients need to check the following ASAP. Is my business eligible under the new quarterly turnover test, Am I and/or my employees eligible using 1 July as the reference date, and Which Jobkeeper rate applies to each person ie… Read More Jobkeeper 2.0 Deadlines
The JobKeeper extension passed in parliament last week. There are still some details to come, however we now know the main workings. These can be accessed via treasury on this link and I have summarised them below. The good news is that the payments for JobKeeper will remain as they are for the month of… Read More JobKeeper – 3 Major Changes you need to know
As you may have read, recent changes to the Jobkeeper rules mean that you may have employees who, although not eligible previously, are eligible now. The “one in all in” requirement still applies so you cannot choose to ignore this! It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure they have included all eligible employees. Therefore all… Read More Jobkeeper Urgent Action
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