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ATO announces Short Cut method to claim working-from-home deductions

This article describes the range of expenses that employees can claim while working from home. The information provided is designed to help you track working-from-home expenses in preparation for your 2019/20 tax return.

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$1,500 JobKeeper subsidy to keep staff employed

The Federal Government has announced a further round of measures to encourage businesses to retain employees throughout the Coronavirus crisis.

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Government announcements regarding superannuation and pensions

On 22 March 2020, the Government announced a further package of relief measures to assist individuals and businesses in mitigating the negative economic impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic.

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The Second $66.1 bn Stimulus Package: What You Need To Know

The Government yesterday released a second, far reaching $66.1 bn stimulus package that boosts income support payments, introduces targeted changes to the superannuation rules, provides cash flow support of up to $100,000 for small business..

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Goals Based Investing - a smart way to invest

In these uncertain economic times, investors face the risk of downturns in the value of their investment portfolios. For executives, high-income earners and those with more extensive investment portfolios, the stakes are higher in dollar terms. For..

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Government Assistance Announcement: The implications for your business

Prime Minister Scott Morrison recently announced a suite of measures aimed at stimulating the economy, following the World Health Organisation's declaration of the Coronavirus COVID-19 as a pandemic.

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Coronavirus: State Government Tax Relief for SMEs

The New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australian State Governments have recently introduced a limited range of tax relief measures. The packages are intended to assist small-to-medium-sized businesses during the current period of economic..

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Director Loans for Business Owners: advantages, traps and pitfalls of Division 7A Loans

When you first start a business, often the only person prepared to lend to you is yourself. It is, therefore tempting to loan money from the business to fund your personal expenses.  Any loan from a private company to a shareholder of that company,..

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Coronavirus COVID-19 is here. What does it mean for investors?

The Coronavirus COVID-19 is of obvious concern to investors. Just what will it mean? At times like this, opinions abound. Commentary is ranging from:

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How to overcome business partner conflict over equitable profit sharing

Business partner conflicts are commonplace. The critical thing is how they are managed to a satisfactory resolution.

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