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ATO Tax Time focus on car claims
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has advised it will be focussing on work related car expenses this year, stating that 1 in 5 car claims are exactly at the maximum 5,000 km limit.
Don’t forget - On 1 July 2019 your insurance cover may be changing!
In February this year, the Government passed legislation aimed at protecting low superannuation balances. These reforms commence from 1 July 2019.
2019 Year End Tax Planning Guide
We are pleased to provide our Australian year-end tax planning guide for 2019.
Tax Planning should be done on a regular basis throughout the year. However, these tips are especially relevant to consider just before the end of the financial year.
Tax Planning should be done on a regular basis throughout the year. However, these tips are especially relevant to consider just before the end of the financial year.
2019 Year End Superannuation Planning Guide
Key highlights of the Qld State Budget
The Queensland State Budget for 2019-2020 was delivered on Tuesday 11 June 2019 with additional taxes for many, but with payroll tax relief in Queensland’s regions designed to encourage regional job growth. The State Treasurer, Ms Jackie Trad has been keen to emphasise that infrastructure spending is widespread across the State with more than 60% of anticipated jobs from infrastructure being in regional Queensland.
The State Government is forecasting a surplus of $189 Million for 2019-2020, but Government debt will rise to around $90 Billion by 2023.
The State Government is forecasting a surplus of $189 Million for 2019-2020, but Government debt will rise to around $90 Billion by 2023.
Can my business claim the Research & Development incentive for software projects?
Is your company planning to develop software as part of an experimental Research & Development (R&D) project? You may qualify for the R&D tax incentive.
Small Business Digital Grant
The Small Business Digital Grants Program can assist small businesses to access digital technologies and services to help them work smarter, engage with the global economy and make the most of online business opportunities arising from digital disruption.
National Wage to increase 3% from 1 July 2019
On 30 May 2019 the Fair Work Commission handed down the latest National Wage Case decision. This decision provides for a 3% increase to be applied from the first full pay period after 1 July 2019. However, this does not mean that everyone gets a 3% pay increase
Are you ready for the Single Touch Payroll deadline?
Have you sorted out Single Touch Payroll arrangements for your business? If not, it’s time to take action! All businesses must be fully on board with this electronic payroll reporting standard by the end of September, which may mean upgrading or purchasing new payroll software.
Mazars Expands in Australia: A story of continuous global growth
Mazars is pleased to announce its expansion into Australia with the merger of three well-respected professional services providers based in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. This integration further strengthens Mazars capabilities in the Asia Pacific Region, where the firm now deploys over 6,000 professionals across 52 offices and 15 countries and territories, most recently through expansion in China.