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ServiceM8 Job Scheduling
Batch Payments from Xero to NAB
NAB Payments from Xero Here’s how it works: Once you’ve loaded your bills into Xero, it’s time to pay them from your bank account. But there’s no longer any need to manually download ABA files and upload them separately to your bank. Together with NAB, we’ve designed a more automated process that sends your payment […]
Super Guarantee Amnesty
The Super Guarantee (SG) Amnesty is a one-off opportunity to correct past unpaid SG amounts. Employers have a six-month window until 7 September to disclose, lodge and pay unpaid SG amounts for their employees. Employers can claim deductions and not incur administration charges or penalties during this amnesty. It’s important that you act on this […]
Government Stimulus Package
Economic Stimulus Coronavirus From: Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Details as announced as of 12 March 2020, Prior to Legislation being presented. It is not law yet! It is extremely likely to become law. Both sides of Parliament have indicated their support for these measures. Businesses with turnover below $500m 1/ Instant Asset write off up to $150k […]
ATO Rules on Drop Shipping
Drop Shipping and GST The ATO has provided the following information on drop shipping GST rules. If you use drop shipping for your business, GST will apply to sales of low value imported goods valued at $1,000 or less. ‘Drop shipping’ refers to the sale of goods located overseas at the time of the sale […]
Onboarding your new employee
Your new employees can access and complete the following onboarding forms through ATO online services: Tax file number declaration Superannuation (super) standard choice Withholding declaration Medicare levy variation declaration. To access these forms, your new employee will need a myGov account linked to the ATO. Once they have access they will need information from you, […]
How to create a myGov account
By linking your myGov account to the ATO, you can now manage your tax and super affairs whenever it suits you. You can lodge and check the progress of your income tax return as well as update your personal details, keep track of your super and arrange to pay a debt. Lodge and check the […]
Single Touch Payroll STP
Single Touch Payroll (STP) is a new way of reporting tax and super information to the ATO. If you are using a solution that offers STP reporting, such as payroll or accounting software, you will send your employees’ tax and super information to us each time you run your payroll and pay your employees. The […]
Fair Work 3.0% increase to base pay rates
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.0% increase to minimum wages following its 2019 Annual Wage Review. The new national minimum wage will be $740.80 per week or $19.49 per hour. The increase applies to base pay rates from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2019. What do I need […]