Extra ‘super’ step when hiring new employees
Most new employees are eligible to choose the super fund you pay their super guarantee contributions to.
World’s largest armies 1816 – 2020
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ATO issues warning to first-time investors
A surge in first-time investors trading shares and exchange-traded funds (ETF) has prompted the ATO to issue a warning on share tax treatment and the behaviour that raises red flags.
Unemployment rate falls to 12-year low
The latest round of employment data shows the unemployment rate fell by 0.3 of a percentage point to 4.6 per cent through July. But the 12-year low might not signify labour market strength, experts say.
Lockdowns and mental health
Victoria endures its sixth lockdown as the state's cases grow; NSW records 1,281 new local COVID-19 cases and three deaths. Lockdowns to be eased once 70% of the population is double vaccinated against COVID-19 yet today some 60% of Australians are in lockdown.
State and Federal COVID-19 support
The following links are to the latest state and federal government plans, schemes, programs, and initiatives to help businesses and individuals manage the impact of yet more COVID-19 restrictions.
Superannuation Guarantee Rates Reminder
The current superannuation guarantee rates for employees has increased to 10% rate from pay periods ending after 1st July 2021. This has changed from the 9.5% superannuation guarantee rate used since 2014.
‘Mammoth consequences’: ATO’s NALI ruling draws ire from accountants
The recent ruling on non-arm’s length income (NALI) in super funds by the ATO will have far-reaching consequences for the superannuation sector, according to industry experts.
ATO Small Business Newsroom – July / August
The ATO provides information on a large number of business related topics, issues, rules and regulations. We hope this article will help quickly you keep up to date.