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Fuel Tax Credit Rates Change

Fuel Tax Credit Rates Change

The Government temporarily halved the excise and excise equivalent customs duty rates for petrol, diesel and all other petroleum-based products (except aviation fuels) for 6 months from 30 March 2022 until 28 September 2022. This has caused a reduction in fuel tax...

Single Touch Payroll Phase 2

Single Touch Payroll Phase 2

Single Touch Payroll (STP) is how you send your payroll information to the ATO and it’s been around since July 2018. The ATO is expanding STP to include additional information in your payroll reporting. They’re calling this expansion STP Phase 2 and it starts on 1 January 2022.

Superannuation When You Die

Superannuation When You Die

Superannuation is not like other assets as it is held in trust by the trustee of the superannuation fund.  When you die, it does not automatically form part of your estate but instead, is paid to your eligible beneficiaries by the fund trustee according to the...

Tax and Normalisation of Cryptocurrency

Tax and Normalisation of Cryptocurrency

In early November, the Commonwealth Bank announced that it is now Australia’s first bank to offer customers the ability to buy, sell and hold crypto assets, directly through the CommBank app. You know when the banks come on board, cryptocurrency has become normal. But...

How to set up your Director ID

How to set up your Director ID

What is a director ID? A director ID is a 15 digit identification number that, once issued, will remain with that director for life regardless of whether they stop being a director, change companies, change their name, or move overseas. The introduction of the...

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