FBT: cars garaged at employees’ homes during COVID-19
The ATO has published a fact sheet to assist employers in determining if they have [...]
ATO’s employees guide for work expenses updated
The ATO has updated its employees guide for work expenses for 2019–2020. The document is [...]
Residency and source of income in the COVID-19 era
The ATO has issued an update on residency and source of income. It deals with [...]
Loans put on hold and debt forgiveness: ATO’s views
The ATO has “clarified” its position on loans put on hold during COVID-19. The ATO [...]
PM announces pandemic leave disaster payment for Victoria
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on 3 August 2020 a Federal Government “pandemic leave disaster [...]
JobKeeper reference date now 1 July 2020
For JobKeeper fortnights beginning on or after 3 August 2020, the reference date for determining certain [...]
JobKeeper changes: turnover test and employment start date
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced further changes to JobKeeper on 7 August 2020. The changes [...]
Super contributions beyond age 65 from 1 July 2020
The Assistant Minister for Superannuation Senator Jane Hume has welcomed the recent amendments to Australia’s [...]
Banks further extending loan repayment deferrals
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has announced a new phase of support to assist customers [...]
IGTO investigates ATO communication of taxpayer rights
The Inspector General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman (IGTO) has launched a new investigation into [...]