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JobKeeper Payment Audits and Reviews

JobKeeper Payment Audits and Reviews

Tax shortcuts for working from home deductions, JobKeeper payments, and more. The Australian government is doing a good job of supporting the country through this unprecedented time of crisis but how will these actions affect audit activity for the rest of 2020? In...
Tax on Business Grants

Tax on Business Grants

This is a short and sweet summary of how tax would work in relation to a government business grants. Income Tax Grants are likely to be taxable unless they are specifically excluded from tax. If the grant relates to your continuing business activities, then it is...
Business Forecasting During a Pandemic

Business Forecasting During a Pandemic

Now more than ever, business operators should have a plan in place to manage during uncertain times in the pandemic. 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...
Has COVID-19 Devalued your Business?

Has COVID-19 Devalued your Business?

If you are selling your business, merging, acquiring, or inviting in new investors, you need to understand the value of your business. To what degree does the pandemic impact on value? Should you discount or hold firm to pre COVID-19 performance on the basis that...
PM announces $130 billion “Job Keeper” package

PM announces $130 billion “Job Keeper” package

The “job Keeper” payment will be a flat $1500 payment each fortnight to keep Australians connected to their employers, and treats all Australians in work equally, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said. The aim of the package is to enable businesses...