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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...

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...

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...

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....

Payroll, Public

Payroll – JobKeeper: The latest of many changes

The stream of JobKeeper changes continues – are you up to date with these? Over the last few newsletters,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Payroll, Public

Payroll Q&A – Mayor and councillor allowances

Question Councillors receive an allowance which is determined by each council within limits set by the Victorian Government. Mayors and...

Payroll, Public

Payroll Q&A – Telecommunications allowance paid to councillors

Our councillors receive an annual telecommunications allowance that is paid fortnightly towards their telecommunications needs. How should this allowance be...