ATO/General, FBT, Payroll, Public, Salary Packaging
ATO announces novated lease data matching project
ATO announces data matching program on novated leases – employer implications? The ATO has advised it will be undertaking a...
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Payroll, Public
JobMaker hiring credit: What is it & how does it work?
What are the proposed details of the JobMaker Scheme? Can your organisation utilize the Scheme? Is a particular prospective employee...
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Payroll, Public
Superannuation payments to independent contractors – The MWWD Case
In a previous article (see September 2020 TaxEd Update re Moffet case) we examined who is an employee for superannuation...
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Payroll, Public, Salary Packaging
Member Q&A – Can child support payments be salary packaged?
Question Can an employee salary package child support payments? Answer The rules regarding salary packaging are set out in Taxation...
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Payroll, Public
Payroll Q&A – Employer obligations for questions regarding reportable fringe benefits
Question Each year we get questions from employees regarding Reportable Fringe Benefits disclosed on their Income Statement that we are...
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Payroll, Public
Payroll – JobKeeper 2.0 – An overview
On 21 July 2020, the Government announced JobKeeper 2.0 to have effect from 29 September 2020 to 28 March 2021....
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Payroll, Public
Payroll – JobKeeper: The latest of many changes
The stream of JobKeeper changes continues – are you up to date with these? Â Over the last few newsletters,...
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ATO/General, Payroll, Public
Payroll – COVID-19 frequently asked questions
The ATO has published guidance on some employer issues arising due COVID. The material includes assistance with questions relating to...
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Payroll, Public, Salary Packaging
Salary Packaging Q&A – Councillor access to salary packaging
Can a councillor salary package amounts otherwise due? Question Can a Councillor salary package amounts otherwise due from Council and...
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Payroll, Public
Payroll – Working from home allowances vs reimbursement during COVID-19
What are the employment-related tax implications for employers and employees if an employer makes a once-off working from home allowance...
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Payroll, Public
Payroll – Check you’re making the correct super contributions for your employees
There is a change to the way in which super guarantee contributions are calculated. Employers should review their calculation practices...
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FBT, Payroll, Public
FBT and Payroll – Remote area tax concessions and payments
Heads up, there may be some changes to remote area tax concessions and payments. The Productivity Commission has suggested reforms....
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