Surprising insights into Christmas Day workaholics
From getting fired for not smiling enough to smacking kids and cannabis use, here are the weird, naughty and downright sad things Aussies searched online on Christmas Day ...
BUSINESS • Thu, 26 Dec 2019
‘Shut down for Christmas’, insolvency expert warns
“It could do more harm than good to keep your doors open”, an insolvency specialist has warned business owners, urging SMEs to seriously explore a shutdown period over ...
REGULATION • Thu, 12 Dec 2019
Inquiry confirms ‘devastating impact’ of R&D clawbacks
The ATO and AusIndustry have been slammed for their administration of the R&D Tax Incentive, with a review recommending sweeping changes be made after businesses ...
TAX • Wed, 11 Dec 2019
Business Growth Fund: ‘What’s the money going to be used for?’
“I’m all for making more money available, [but] money in itself is not enough,” the head of the Australian Centre for Business Growth has said of the government’s new ...
BUSINESS • Thu, 05 Dec 2019
Bunnings goes above requirements in payroll redress
Hardware retailer Bunnings has revealed that its payroll blunder resulted in super underpayments totalling $3
REGULATION • Sun, 01 Dec 2019
80% of employers using outdated payroll software
More than four in five employers are using software that hasn’t been updated in 20 years, according to the Australian Payroll Association, which also found a trend of ...
TECHNOLOGY • Thu, 28 Nov 2019
Small businesses hold off on tax returns due to fear of retribution
Some businesses are holding back on lodging their tax returns because of cash flow problems, ironically driven by a fear of potential reprisal, the ATO has discovered as ...
TAX • Wed, 20 Nov 2019
What is the ATO’s stance on discounts for cash?
With the ATO cracking down on undeclared cash transactions, many businesses want to know: what is its stance on discounts for cash?
TAX • Sun, 17 Nov 2019
Ombudsman to scrutinise supply chain finance
The small business ombudsman has announced a new review that will dig into the impact of supply chain finance, following concerns flagged about so-called reverse ...
REGULATION • Thu, 31 Oct 2019