ATO clarifies whether businesses should include government grant income in JobKeeper eligibility test
The ATO has issued a statement clarifying how businesses should consider government grant income for the purposes of applying for the JobKeeper wage subsidies.
ATO extends JobKeeper deadline for April amid concern businesses are struggling to front wage bills
The ATO has given businesses more time to pay their April wages before enrolling in the JobKeeper wage subsidies scheme, as the Treasurer changes the rules.
“Leave the cash in their hands”: Poolwerx founder calls on Morrison to fast-track SME tax cuts
Poolwerx founder John O'Brien wants the federal government to fast-track SME tax cuts to help businesses survive the coronavirus crisis.
GST turnover explained: How to pass the JobKeeper eligibility test
Here's what you need to know to pass the JobKeeper test. What is GST turnover? Which month's revenue do I need to use? We've got some answers for you.
JobKeeper applications now open: Here’s how to apply
JobKeeper applications are now open - find out where to apply, how and everything else you need to know to access the $1,500 fortnightly payments.
Lower SME company tax, limit negative gearing and ditch franking credits: How to pay for our ballooning debt
At the end of this financial year, our federal debt will exceed $320 billion. We will need real tax reform to reduce our ballooning debt levels.
JobKeeper applications open April 20, as ATO works to clarify eligibility criteria
The ATO will open applications for JobKeeper wage subsidies on April 20, amid ongoing efforts to provide more clarity about eligibility for the payments.
ATO unveils new 80-cents-per-hour ‘tax shortcut’ for those working from home because of coronavirus
The ATO says business owners and employees who are working from home because of the COVID-19 outbreak will have access to a simplified way for claiming tax deductions.
Victorian government to refund payroll tax and establish business support fund in $1.7 billion response to COVID-19
The Victorian government will begin refunding payroll tax payments to businesses across the state this week as part of its economic stimulus package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus stimulus: Tax tips for self-employed people and small business owners
The Australian government has announced a series of coronavirus stimulus measures targeted at small businesses. So what do the changes to the instant asset write-off scheme, and the $25,000 cash payments, mean in practice?
A stimulus to startups: Adir Shiffman petitions for halt to R&D reform to protect “tens of thousands” of Aussie tech jobs
Aussie entrepreneur and investor Adir Shiffman has launched a petition calling on the government to peddle back proposed changes to the R&D Tax Incentive scheme, which could compound the damage being done by COVID-19.
Coronavirus isolation: Here’s what you can claim on tax while working from home
More and more Australians will be working from home due to the coronavirus, but working from home comes with added expenses. So, is it possible to claim a tax deduction for any of these extra costs?
