From 1 July 2025, a proposed new tax will apply to future earnings on super balances above $3m. Based on what we know to date, what can you expect if you’re likely to find yourself in this situation? The proposed tax on superannuation earnings is not yet law. What we know so far is that […]
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After a series of extreme weather and rainfall events in South East Queensland, the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) and state government have stepped in offering disaster assistance recovery grants and financial assistance to affected primary producers and small businesses in eligible areas. Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants The weather event has been
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For many businesses, we are in and approaching the busiest time of the year. Often this means you need employees to work additional hours or make roster changes. You also need to factor in public holidays and their choice about whether they work those or not. It’s important to make sure you’re meeting your obligations
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The ATO has announced its annual warning to employers planning their staff Christmas parties and FBT tax implications. Hosting these events are a Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) minefield. The warnings are timely as we head into the Christmas party season and many small businesses shout their staff to celebrate the year that was. This article
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It’s that time of year when some of you may have received a tax bill from the ATO. Depending on the amount, it can sometimes be a stretch to pay it off in one go, meaning you need to sign up to a payment plan and pay in predetermined instalments over time. So if you
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Treasury has released draft legislation to enact the Federal Government’s plan to increase the tax rate on earnings on superannuation balances over $3m from 15% to 30% from 1 July 2025. This is the final step before the legislation is introduced into Parliament and a step closer to implementation. The draft legislation seems to be
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The 2023 Australian Intergenerational Report provides a 40-year projection of the outlook of the economy and the Government’s budget to 2062–63. The report forecasts structural trends that will give current generations an insight and encouragement about what we need to be doing now to successfully navigate the future. The report links the continued growth and prosperity of
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Attracting and retaining good staff is essential for your business. If you’ve given your employees perks and benefits such as car parking or gym memberships, you should consider the Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) implications. These extras can be a great bonus on top of salary and wages – but they can attract an FBT liability.
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Xero recently launched the Xero Beautiful Business Fund, a new initiative, backing small businesses to boost their growth and meet their ambitions for the future. What is the Beautiful Business Fund? Xero is offering more than NZ$750,000 in funding to Xero small business customers across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and
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