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What is Division 7A

What is Division 7A

23 October 2019 If you own a private company, a common area of tax legislation that impacts shareholders and their associates is Division 7A of the Income Tax Act. A company is considered a separate legal entity. For this reason, the highest tax rate payable by a...
When do you need to pay Superannuation?

When do you need to pay Superannuation?

22 October 2019 If you’re an employer, it’s vital you understand your obligations when it comes to superannuation. As a general rule, if an employee earns $450 or more (before tax) in a calendar month, they are entitled to superannuation. Contractors may...
Cryptocurrency: What is it and how is it taxed within Australia

Cryptocurrency: What is it and how is it taxed within Australia

23 September 2019 Cryptocurrencies are currencies that exist only digitally. Rather than one central regulating authority recording all transactions and managing the issue of units, cryptocurrencies use a decentralised ledger known as blockchain technology to prevent...
Single Touch Payroll Compliance Deadline

Single Touch Payroll Compliance Deadline

17 September 2019 With the Single Touch Payroll (STP) compliance deadline fast approaching, the ATO is reminding business owners to get prepared. The September 30 deadline applies to businesses who employ 19 or less staff. Larger businesses have been using the system...
ATO focusing on employers with late superannuation payments

ATO focusing on employers with late superannuation payments

4 September 2019 New reporting technology is helping the ATO identify employers who fall behind on their superannuation guarantee payments. The introduction of Single Touch Payroll (STP) has opened a new level of transparency for both the employee and the Australian...
AccountEdge not compatible with new Mac OS Catalina

AccountEdge not compatible with new Mac OS Catalina

27 August 2019 According to a statement on the MYOB website, AccountEdge software is currently incompatible with the latest Mac operating system ‘Catalina’. This means that AccountEdge customers who update their MacOS to Catalina will be unable to use...