Queensland Government Grants
The Queensland Government has numerous grants that are available to assist businesses with various aspects including cash flow funding, growth, employment opportunities and technology advancement.
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Queensland Payroll Tax Changes 2019/20
When the Queensland Labour Government handed down the 2019-20 State Budget they announced that they were focused on jobs growth and improving employment rates. As part of their plan they have introduced three key payroll tax incentives targeted at small and medium businesses.
Removing Tax Deductibility of Non-Compliant Payments
Non-compliant payments to Workers no longer tax deductible From 1 July 2019, a business will only be able to claim a tax deduction for payments to workers (employees or contractors) where the business has complied with the pay as you go (PAYG) withholding and reporting obligations for that payment.
Alert – Director Penalty Notices & Estimates for GST
Director Penalty Notices (DPN’s) for GST (similar to those for PAYG and Super Guarantee (SGC) are set to come in from 1 October 2019. The new legislation is aimed at reducing phoenixing activity and gives the ATO substantial powers to make Directors personally liable for unpaid GST. If an entity fails to lodge a GST…
The pitfalls when linking the ATO to your myGov account
With Single Touch Payroll now in full swing you may have been advised by your employer to setup a myGov account and link it to the ATO in order to obtain your Income Statement for 2019 (formerly known as PAYG Payment Summary).
Superannuation payment deadline to ensure a tax deduction this financial year
To be eligible to claim a tax deduction for employee Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) for this financial year, your employee’s superannuation fund must have received and processed any payments made by you on or before 30 June 2019.
Single Touch Payroll (STP) deadline of 1 July 2019 is fast approaching!
Single Touch Payroll (STP) starts from 1 July 2019 for all employers with 19 or less employees. Employers with 20 or more employees needed to start reporting from 1 July 2018, unless covered by a deferral.
The Major Parties’ Superannuation and Tax Policies
The federal election has been called for May 18 and both major parties have outlined their superannuation and tax policies. With the federal election only weeks away many of our clients have been asking what the major political parties’ policies are that may impact their SMSF, individual taxation circumstances or personal investments.
ATO Position on Superannuation and Annual Leave Loading
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has provided clarification on whether or not compulsory superannuation is required to be paid on annual leave loading.
QBCC: Changes to Minimum Financial Reporting Requirements
The new Minimum Financial Requirements (MRF) laws commenced on 1 January 2019 with the aim of ensuring that licensees in the building and construction industry are operating a financially sustainable business.