KEEPING YOUR FINGER
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A series of reforms and changes will commence on 1 July 2022. Here’s what is coming up: For business Superannuation guarantee increase to 10.5% The Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate will rise from 10% to 10.5% on 1 July 2022 and will continue to increase by 0.5% each...

This is a safe, ballot box-friendly Budget as expected with a focus on jobs, cost of living, homeownership, and health. Key initiatives in this ‘Don’t Rock the Boat’ Budget for 2022-23 include: A 6 month, 50% reduction in fuel excise with effect from midnight Budget...

Late last month, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released a package of new guidance material that directly targets how trusts distribute income. Many family groups will pay higher taxes (now and potentially retrospectively) as a result of the ATO’s more...

The rules for the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment, the payment accessible to those who have lost work because they have had to self-isolate with COVID-19, or are caring for someone who contracted it, changed on 18 January 2022.  The new rules change the definition of...

Businesses struggling with the Omicron wave of the pandemic have been offered new grants and support in NSW, SA and WA. New South Wales The NSW Small Business Support package provides eligible employing businesses with a lump sum payment of 20% of weekly payroll, up...