by epoch | Nov 4, 2020 | eNews
If your company has made a loss, you may be able to claim a tax refund for tax previously paid on profits. In the 2020-21 Federal Budget, the Government announced that businesses with turnover under $5bn* will be able to offset any losses made between 2019-20 and...
by epoch | Nov 4, 2020 | eNews
Stimulating investment is high on the Government’s agenda. To encourage spending, the 2020-21 Budget introduced a measure that allows businesses with turnover under $5bn* to immediately deduct the cost of new depreciable assets and the cost of improvements to existing...
by epoch | Nov 4, 2020 | eNews
I’ve had quite a few questions about the JobMaker hiring credit announced in the 2020-21 Federal Budget. The legislation enabling the JobMaker scheme has not passed Parliament as yet and until this occurs, the JobMaker rules are not certain and may change. More...
by epoch | Oct 7, 2020 | eNews
JobMaker Hiring Credit Date of effect From 7 October 2020 for 12 months The JobMaker Hiring Credit will be available to eligible employers over 12 months from 7 October 2020 for each additional new job they create for an eligible employee. Eligible employers will...
by epoch | Oct 7, 2020 | eNews
Superannuation accounts ‘stapled’ to an individual Date of effect From 1 July 2021 This reform will ensure individuals continue to use their existing superannuation fund when they change jobs. The fund will be “stapled” to the individual to prevent the duplication of...
by epoch | Oct 7, 2020 | eNews
Personal income tax cuts Date of effect 1 July 2020 As widely predicted, the Government has brought forward stage 2 of its planned income tax cuts by two years. Originally intended to apply from 1 July 2022, the tax cuts will come into effect from 1 July 2020 (subject...
by epoch | Oct 7, 2020 | eNews
The 2020-21 Federal Budget is a road to recovery paved with cash. Key initiatives include: Personal income tax cuts from 1 July 2020 A $4 billion ‘JobMaker’ Hiring Credit to encourage businesses to take on additional employees aged 16 to 35 years old $110 billion in...
by epoch | Oct 6, 2020 | eNews
The first tranche of JobKeeper ended on 27 September 2020. I look at the issues for those seeking to qualify for the second tranche of JobKeeper and for those no longer eligible. Wrapping up JobKeeper If your business is no longer eligible for JobKeeper payments,...
by epoch | Oct 6, 2020 | eNews
The Government has stepped in to prevent a wave of insolvencies when the COVID-19 support measures run their course in December 2020. Temporary insolvency and bankruptcy protections are in place until 31 December 2020 to enable businesses to trade through the...
by epoch | Sep 2, 2020 | eNews
Now, more than ever, business operators should have a plan in place to manage during uncertain times. Even if your business is not directly impacted, it’s likely your customers, your supply chain, and your workforce will be to some extent. So, how do you plan for...
