COVID-19 Archives - Page 8 of 8

Female Small Business Owner Applying for The Australian JobKeeper Payment for Her Employees

COVID-19 | The JobKeeper Payment

April 17, 2020

ATO, Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID19, Government, Jobkeeper, Payment

On 9 April 2020, the Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Act 2020 was enacted which gives effect to the Government’s $130 billion JobKeeper payment scheme. The scheme was announced on 30 March 2020 by the Prime Minister and the Treasurer in a joint media release and was both tabled and passed without amendment…

COVID-19 | NSW Announces $440 Million in Land Tax Relief for Commercial & Residential Landlords

April 15, 2020

Emma Zajac

Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID19, Land Tax, property

New South Wales commercial and residential landlords will now receive up to $440 million in land tax relief that must be passed on to tenants who have been impacted by COVID-19. The $440 million land tax relief package is expected to be evenly divided between the commercial and retail sector, with landlords to be offered…

COVID-19 | Our Response

April 15, 2020

Emma Zajac

Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID19, Response, TGG

First and foremost, our hearts go out to everyone at this incredibly difficult time. Our firm has always prided ourselves on our level of communication and now more than ever, communication will be vital in helping and informing our clients of resources, updates and support measures available to them. Our team is working tirelessly to…

COVID-19 | Small & Medium Businesses Granted Rental Waivers and Deferrals

April 9, 2020

Emma Zajac

ATO, Business Owner, COVID-19, Deferrals, Jobkeeper, Medium Business, Rent, Small Business

Small and medium businesses will now be granted rental waivers and deferrals under a mandatory Code of Conduct unveiled by Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Under the Code of Conduct, landlords will be required to reduce rent proportionate to the trading reduction in the tenant’s business caused by the coronavirus pandemic through a combination of waivers…

Young Couple Experiencing Financial stress and wanting to access their super early

COVID-19 | Taxpayers Cautioned on Early Super Release

April 9, 2020

Emma Zajac

Coronavirus, COVID-19, Early Release, Super, Superannuation, Taxpayer

Taxpayers have been urged to reconsider applying for the early release of super to simply obtain tax benefits, with the loophole going against the intent of the government’s COVID-19 relief measures. Temporary early access to super was one of several changes made to superannuation as a part of the government’s second stimulus package to offset the economic…

Female employee working from home due to COVID-19

COVID-19 | Working From Home

April 8, 2020

Emma Zajac

ATO, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Expenses, Home Office, Tax, Working from home

With the ever-increasing impact of the Corona Virus plaguing our way of life, more and more people will be asked to work from home where that is practical. With a greater number working from home it is an opportune time to understand what the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will allow you to claim as a…

Cyber Hacker Scamming People during Coronavirus

COVID-19 | Rising Online Scams Taking Advantage of Coronavirus

April 8, 2020

Emma Zajac

Coronavirus, COVID-19, Scam

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has warned of an increase in scams and phishing emails seeking to take advantage of the uncertainty around the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. According to the ACSC, the last three months have seen a significant increase in the number of individuals and businesses reporting scams and phishing emails. In a…

ATO to hold a 'Strict line' on PAYG Withholding deferrals

COVID-19 | ATO to Hold a ‘Strict Line’ on Granting PAYG Withholding Deferrals

April 6, 2020

Emma Zajac

ATO. Small Business, Coronavirus, COVID-19, PAYG

The ATO will now only consider deferring PAYG withholding for large businesses where there is a genuine risk of insolvency, but directors have been warned of the significant risks in applying for the relief. The Tax Office has now clarified its position on its discretion to defer the PAYG withholding, GST and excise obligations of…

COVID-19 | The JobKeeper Payment

COVID-19 | NSW Announces $440 Million in Land Tax Relief for Commercial & Residential Landlords

COVID-19 | Our Response

COVID-19 | Small & Medium Businesses Granted Rental Waivers and Deferrals

COVID-19 | Taxpayers Cautioned on Early Super Release

COVID-19 | Working From Home

COVID-19 | Rising Online Scams Taking Advantage of Coronavirus

COVID-19 | ATO to Hold a ‘Strict Line’ on Granting PAYG Withholding Deferrals

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