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JobKeeper

July 1 changes: SME tax cut to save business owners thousands

An SME tax cut will come into effect from July 1 after the Morrison government fast-tracked measures to ease the burden on businesses.

COVID-19 rent waiver

ATO throws lifeline to landlords, confirming it will accept expense claims for empty Airbnbs

Landlords will be able to claim rent expense deductions on properties that have sat vacant during COVID-19, the ATO has confirmed.

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JobKeeper: Treasury considers monthly eligibility tests, as Grattan Institute pushes for an overhaul

The Grattan Institute argues the Morrison government should drop an additional $70-$90 billion into the economy, including by extending JobKeeper.

Chinese New Year

“An immense responsibility”: Sydney’s iconic BridgeClimb re-opens as third generation family business gets back on its feet

Veteran tourism operator David Hammon will swing open the doors on the iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge climb this weekend after several months in hiatus.

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Childcare fees to ruin small business re-opening plans ahead of September JobKeeper cliff, Kate Carnell warns

Childcare fees being reimposed will place a burden on business owners at a crucial time, small business ombudsman Kate Carnell has warned.

tourism

“Zero revenue since March”: Outbound tourism operators are suffering with no end in sight

Businesses reliant on outbound tourism are struggling for survival under strict border restrictions, amid ongoing debate over government stimulus measures.

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“Inflexible”: Kate Carnell says business partners have been left out of Morrison’s JobKeeper program

Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell says business owners operating under a partnership have been left in the lurch by JobKeeper rules.

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“Do whatever it is you want to do”: How businesses are embracing hybrid work models as the office changes forever

'Hybrid' work models are blooming in the wake of COVID-19, with staff at some companies rotating in and out of physical office spaces.

ato-tax-debts

“Expect to hear from us”: ATO sounds warning on dodgy JobKeeper applications, foreshadowing audits and clawbacks

The ATO is encouraging businesses that may have made a mistake on their JobKeeper applications to come forward or risk an audit.

Seafolly retail

Workers switching industries en masse as COVID-19 prompts career transitions, LinkedIn finds

Retail and tourism workers are considering switching industries en masse on social media platform LinkedIn, according to a new report.

EOFY

Affected by the bushfires? The ATO will consider accepting your tax claims without documentary evidence this EOFY

The ATO says businesses whose tax records were destroyed in bushfires will be able to claim expense deductions without evidence, in some cases.

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“Crippling”: Victoria’s Lucky Penny Cafe forced to cancel events as Daniel Andrews scuppers coronavirus easing

Victorian businesses are reeling after Premier Daniel Andrews scuppered a planned easing of coronavirus trading restrictions over the weekend.

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