Business

Government seeks fresh input ahead of October budget

The government has now extended the deadline for pre-budget submissions ahead of its deferred October budget.

27 July 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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Tax

‘Cash is king’: Government suspends PAYG, GST indexation

Up to 2.2 million taxpayers are set to benefit as the government moves to suspend the indexation of PAYG and GST...

10 June 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Tax

Government rolls out $25k tax-free grant for construction boost

The government will now provide a tax-free grant of $25,000 to eligible home owners to build or substantially renovate...

04 June 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Regulation

Schemes – the ATO’s approach to compliance and government stimulus

Promoted by CPA Australia Considering the ATO’s approach to compliance with COVID-19 stimulus packages and what...

13 May 2020 • By Elinor Kasapidis, Tax policy adviser at CPA Australia

Business

Can your clients pay JobKeeper wages before the government money arrives?

Promoted by International Acceptance For many businesses bridging the gap between paying for and receiving the...

06 May 2020 • By International Acceptance

Business

‘Not rivers of gold’: Government pushed on accountant voucher scheme

The government has been urged to consider a voucher scheme for businesses to access professional advice on the...

27 April 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

What STP means for EOFY and COVID-19 government aid

Promoted by Xero In what is a uniquely challenging economic environment, this EOFY, Single Touch Payroll (STP)...

23 April 2020 • By Xero

Business

Are the government’s measures entirely ‘fair’?

With the urgency of providing financial relief to Australian businesses and individuals during the COVID-19 crisis,...

03 April 2020 • By Tasha Levy

Business

Government to release third round of measures to ‘hibernate’ businesses

A new wage subsidy is set to be unveiled today as the government looks to “hibernate” businesses over the next six...

30 March 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Unpacking the government’s economic stimulus package

Amid the ever-changing landscape of a global pandemic, it’s a critical time for accountants to reach out to clients...

20 March 2020 • By Tasha Levy

Business

RBA, government splash $105bn in SME funding

Australian banks will now have access to $105 billion to lend out to small and medium businesses as the government and...

20 March 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Government pushed to consider fiscal response

Cash handouts for individuals and corporate income tax rebates for businesses are just some of the options being put...

04 March 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Government given the green light over $10k cash limit bill

A Senate inquiry has recommended that a controversial bill that will criminalise business cash payments above $10,000...

02 March 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Government silent on agent compensation, standard deductions

The government has shied away from adopting a compensation arrangement for tax agents for poor delivery outcomes and a...

18 February 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

‘There’s nothing’: Government urged to mitigate coronavirus business impact

The chairman of Victoria’s Chinese Chamber of Commerce has attacked the federal government for its lack of help for...

13 February 2020 • By Adam Thorn

Business

Government urged to consider fiscal stimulus measures ahead of federal budget

A $1,000 voucher for accounting advice and a government-funded increase in repairs of public assets are some of the...

06 February 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Government lines up tax relief, grants, loans for bushfire affected small...

The government has announced a new small business bushfire support package in the form of grants, low-interest loans,...

20 January 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Tax

Government called to improve Treasury, tax profession relations

The government has been called to go beyond its commitment to improving the relationship between the ATO and tax...

05 December 2019 • By Jotham Lian