HomeBuilder Grant

Clark KentAccounting

The Government has announced grants of $25,000 to encourage people to build a new home or substantially renovate their existing home. HomeBuilder Grant Information

Covid19 Resources for Business

Clark KentSmall Business

COVID-19 presents a significant threat not only to human health but also to business. For many businesses, likely moves by governments to contain the public health risk may result in a sudden fall in demand for your products or services, labour shortages and supply disruptions. As part of a comprehensive risk management strategy there are a range of actions you … Read More

March 2020 Newsletter

Clark KentAccounting

The Government has released a second, far reaching $66.1 bn stimulus package that boosts income support payments, introduces targeted changes to the superannuation rules, provides cash flow support of up to $100,000 for small business employers, and relaxes corporate insolvency laws. The stimulus measures are not yet legislated. The Prime Minister has warned that there are no “quick solutions” and … Read More

Scheme operators impersonating ATO

Mark SomesUncategorized

There have been several stories in the media recently concerning scanned operators ringing up people saying that they are the tax office and that unless they provide information they will be arrested. Firstly, the tax office never threatens anybody with arrest on the phone. Secondly, never provide anybody with any of your taxation or financial information over the phone – … Read More

Superannuation – New Reporting Regime for SMSF’s

Mark SomesAccounting, Superannuation

SMSFs must now report event that affect their members’ transfer balance accounts. Events such as receiving a pension from the fund are included. The timing of such reporting depends upon the total superannuation balance of all members of the SMSF. SMSFs with a total member superannuation balance of less the $1 million may report at the same time as lodging … Read More

Tax Tips for Small Business

Mark SomesAccounting, Small Business, Tax

Payroll As of 1 July 2018, business with at least 20 employees must use standard business reporting-enable software to report employee payments such as wages, PAYG and super. Single touch payroll will need to be utilised from 1 July 2019 for all businesses with less than 20 employees. Asset Write-Off The $20,000 Small Business Instant Asset Write-Off has been extended … Read More

Small Business News

Mark SomesAccounting, Small Business, Superannuation

Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty Although this Amnesty has not yet been passed into law it is wise to look into it. If and when it passes, this Amnesty will apply to employers who have either missed a SG payment or have not paid employees’ superannuation on time. What the Amnesty will do is provide employers with a one-off opportunity to correct … Read More