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While taxes may not be the most thrilling of subjects to talk about, it is a necessary factor of a functioning society. Therefore, it is useful to understand the different forms of taxes, and essential if you’re running a small business that employs staff. One of the common areas where people are uneducated is the…
Payroll officers provide an invaluable service to businesses across Australia and worldwide, taking the headache out of paying your employees while ensuring every box is ticked for your legal obligations, this includes paying payroll tax, so it is important to understand what is payroll tax. If you’ve ever wanted to know ‘what does a payroll…
The ins and outs of running a brand-new business can be an uphill challenge, and grappling with finances is one of the first things on your plate as a business owner. Understanding money is crucial to keep your business ticking over from budgets to funding. As you bring in employees and grow your business, payroll…
Because one of the most important aspects of your business is your employees, choosing the proper payroll system is critical to ensuring the health and success of your business. Your payroll system is responsible for making sure your employees are properly compensated for their services, your company remains in compliance with governmental regulations and your…
Payroll taxes are the financial obligations you and your employees are required to pay. There are various types of payroll taxes – some paid to the federal government and others paid to the state or territory authorities. There is a specific tax called the payroll tax that is paid to state and territory authorities on…
From November 1st 2021, employers will need to complete a different procedure for new employees when it comes to superannuation. The current situation is that if an employee doesn’t stipulate which superannuation fund they would like contributions made to, employers can assign them to a default superannuation fund. As a result, some employees “collect” several…
The tax considerations of being self employed in Australia are unique. Legally minimising your tax burden and taking advantage of every available deduction requires careful and informed forward planning of tax minimisation strategies. If undertaken without professional guidance, tax management can be riddled with missed opportunities for claiming tax benefits. Unanticipated and unnecessarily large tax…
What the extension of JobKeeper payments means for you In June 2020, the Australian Government announced they will be extending the JobKeeper payment for eligible businesses and not-for-profits until the 28 March 2021. Originally, the payment was set to run until the 27 September 2020. Priority for this extended support will be given to not-for-profits…
Although some of the restrictions imposed due to the pandemic have now eased, many businesses are continuing to face significant financial hardship. For some, this means there are difficult decisions to be made regarding taking on new staff and/or retaining existing staff members. Apprentices and trainees are particularly vulnerable: not only are employers reluctantly considering…
For business owners, making superannuation contributions for employees is essential. However, coordinating payments from different super funds can be complex. Thankfully, the Australian Government makes the process less stressful with the Superannuation Clearing House. It’s designed to eliminate red tape and reduce unnecessary overheads for small business owners. In this comprehensive article, you’ll learn what…