To qualify for a tax deduction in the 2021 financial year,
or
if you are managing your super cap, super contributions must be received (by fund) by 30th June
The usual deadline of 28th July still applies for June quarter super if you are not chasing the tax deduction or maximising your super cap.
The 2021 bugdet has been handed down – but has not yet been enacted into law.
The government has announced:
The demand-driven program is expected to support more than 170,000 new apprentices and trainees by paying businesses a 50 per cent wage subsidy over 12 months for newly commencing apprentices or trainees signed up by 31 March 2022. The subsidy will be capped at $7,000 per quarter per apprentice or trainee.
Anzac Day is coming up, are you aware of which days are considered public holidays in your state?
According to fairwork –
3 states have declared 2 public holidays,
2 states have moved to Monday and
3 are on the actual day.
Hats off to the admin professionals of the world!
Is the thought of admin giving you chills?
Were you surprised when you discovered just how much is involved in running a business? (if you are not surprised – you haven’t discovered all of your responsibilities yet).
Bookkeeping is not just admin, it is no longer all about data entry and document storage – there are apps for that (followed by a shredder).
On Friday 26 March 2021, the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) was amended to change workplace rights and obligations for casual employees. The changes were made by the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 (Amendment Act).
Don’t forget to record when your staff take annual or sick leave to keep leave balances are up to date.
January-March super contributions must be received (by fund) by 28th April.
We will provide payment instructions shortly for our clients.
Ensure all pay runs are processed for the March quarter before making payments!
Payments should be authorised before 21st April – it can take up to 7 days to process.
Penalties will apply for late payments.
It is now time to submit March actual and April estimated sales to the ATO.
Reports need to be submitted by the 14th April for you to receive the very last JobKeeper payment for March wages.
No idea what FBT even is?
Fringe Benefits Tax when an employee receives benefits from their employer other than wages (and the government still wants a cut of that).
Your tax agent can help you define what is considered a fringe benefit and prepare the paperwork for lodgement (and payment).
If you have a company car, take an odometer reading today and review your spending.
To assist with the recovery from the impact of COVID-19, the Australian Government is providing support to all eligible employers who engage a new Australian Apprentice.
Any sized business can apply
Got questions? Ask!
