Tax and Super Newsletter

October 2021 Newsletter

New Casual Employment Law Kicks In With $66k Penalties
Why Your Tax Return Should Be Better This Year
Employers May Need to Request Stapled Super Fund Details
ASIC Warns Against Social Media ‘Pump & Dump’ Strategy
What is an Annuity and How Does it Work
5 HR Hotspots to Avoid Legal Headaches

September 2021 Newsletter

Support for Businesses in Regional Victoria
ATO issues alert on rising investment schemes targeting super
Ruling feared to cost businesses billions overturned at the ‘expense’ of casuals
Adding a member to an SMSF: Pros and cons
The tax trick that property investors need to get their renovation deductions in order
Mortgage v super: Which should I prioritise?

August 2021 Newsletter

Extra Support for Victorian Businesses
How much super you should have & how you compare
Financial reporting thresholds raised for 5,000 charities
Gig economy workers brace for new tax reporting rules
ATO zeroes in on SMSF lifestyle assets
7 most surprising things you can and can’t claim
6 member SMSFs now possible – pros and cons
Tax benefits of working from home requires more than just receipts

July 2021 Newsletter

Superannuation Guarantee Increases to 10%
Minimum Wage rises by 2.5%
Your Super Warning – check Super Insurance
ATO sets sights on cryptocurrency investors
Victorian Wage Theft laws commence 01 July
Single Touch Payroll Changes from 01/07/2021

June 2021 Newsletter

Employers Urged to Brace for SG increase on 1 July
ATO Crackdown on Ineligible Work From Home Claims
Government introduces lifeline to first home buyers
Halving of minimum pension drawdown rates extended
New myGov scam surfaces
Farm Management Deposits – What is the FMD Scheme?

May 2021 Newsletter

ATO Commences SMS Debt Reminders
ATO Turns on Online Services for Business
Pro’s and Con’s of Working in the Gig Economy
AFSA Spells Out the Consequences of Bankruptcy
7 Reasons you can Access Superannuation Early
Assessing Equity in the Family Home

April 2021 Newsletter

Government defines casual work – but what does it mean for you?
Treasury reveals director ID regime details
Tax Office outlines STP Phase 2 changes
Be Prepared for the End of JobKeeper
ATO locks in permanent review service for small businesses
Turning point: the 2020s baby boom retirement surge

March 2021 Newsletter

Circuit Breaker Lockdown Business Support Package
PPSR: Register Assets ahead of likely insolvency spike
STP changes to include Closely Held Payees
Superannuation Contribution Caps to increase
Warning re TFN scam
Cost of paying superannuation contributions late

February 2021 Newsletter

Transfer Balance Cap set to rise to $1.7m
Minimum Wage Increase from 1 February
Employees could be forced to vaccinate
Small Business Insolvency Reforms now in place
What is a good credit score?
Wills vs Trust which is best for you?

January 2021 Newsletter

PAYG notices to be sent electronically
What is JobMaker and How You Can Apply?
What exactly is robodebt?
IR changes set to cost casuals $39bn

December 2020 Newsletter

Victorian Budget Update
Victoria’s big housing build
10 tips to turn your side hustle into a successful business
ATO: How data matching works
7 items your estate plan may have left out
What is the 50-30-20 budget rule?

November 2020 Newsletter

Unpacking the Budget
Superannuation for the self-employed
Significant insolvency reforms – what Directors need to know!
Understanding the Payment Times Reporting Scheme
Should older Australians downsize their property?
Financial ratios for the bank

October 2020 Newsletter

JobKeeper Extended – what you need to know
$3 billion Victorian business survival package
The Importance of getting the superannuation guarantee correct
Claiming the GST on a new motor vehicle
What is a self managed super fund?
Are rent reductions covered by landlord insurance?

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