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The ATO has eyes on work-related laundry expenses

The ATO has eyes on work-related laundry expenses

9 July 2019 The ATO is airing the ‘dirty laundry’ on work-related clothing and laundry expenses warning that it is closely reviewing claims. “Last year around 6 million people claimed work-related clothing and laundry expenses, with total claims adding up to nearly...
Single Touch Payroll now mandatory

Single Touch Payroll now mandatory

8 July 2019 On July 1, Single Touch Payroll (STP) became mandatory for all employers. What do you need to know? STP requires you to have your payroll transaction data transferred to the ATO each time your employees are paid. This may require you to use a software...
Car deductions added to the ATO watch-list

Car deductions added to the ATO watch-list

25 June 2019 Work-related car expenses will be on the ATO radar this tax time. According to the ATO, over 3.6 million people claimed work-related car expenses last year (17-18), equating to more than $7.2 billion dollars worth of claims. Assistant Commissioner Karen...
New minimum wage rate from 1 July 2019

New minimum wage rate from 1 July 2019

15 June 2019 The Minimum Wage Panel on 30 May 2019 handed down its minimum wage decision for 2019. From the first pay period commencing on or after 1 July 2019, the National Minimum Wage will increase to $740.80 per week, or $19.49 per hour. What this may mean for...
Post Election 2019 Tax Planning

Post Election 2019 Tax Planning

28 May 2019 The federal election is over, and while the Coalition have promised company tax cuts and individual tax cuts, the majority of these are planned for a few years’ time. Here are 2 key areas that will affect you as a business owner in the short term. INSTANT...