REMINDER: NEWLY ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES FOR AUGUST & SEPTEMBER JOB KEEPER FORTNIGHTS
Employers should claim JobKeeper Payments for any newly eligible employees when completing their August monthly business declarations. We have created a factsheet to explain the steps your clients need to take. From 3 August 2020, you may be able to nominate new employees as eligible for the JobKeeper Payment scheme. These new employees must have been employed by you on 1 July 2020 and meet other eligibility criteria. This can include employees that: 1) you employed after 1 March 2020 2) were employed by you on 1 March 2020 and did not meet the eligibility requirements, but do as of …
Could JobKeeper Lead to an ATO Audit?
Whether your business already employs apprentices, or you want to explore the benefits. Join the Business Australia discussion with Apprenticeship Support Australia to explore the incentives available and how onboarding apprentices can help your business. …
Upcoming Key Business Dates – State by State….
Keeping up to date with the most relevant business information and deadlines is a challenge. That’s why we have collated key dates to make it easy for you to stay ahead. If you need any further details don’t hesitate to contact the team on 02 4228 4877 or info@journey2.com.au …
Is Your Business Model Standing the Test of COVID-19?
As accountants, we need to understand our clients’ business models. In very simple terms, a business model refers to “the way a business makes money”. Take a retailer, for example, who buys and displays products of interest to customers. By attracting people into their store, they sell those products and make a profit, provided the sales price exceeds the costs of supplying that product. …
Roadmap to a COVIDSafe Australia
The National Cabinet met on Friday 8th May, to further discuss options for easing restrictions over the coming months, helping prepare Australians to go back to work in a COVID-19 safe environment and getting the economy back to a more sustainable level. …
JobKeeper Payments – Alternative Turnover Eligibility Tests
There are alternative tests for the fall in turnover for businesses that do not meet the existing ‘basic’ test. The alternative will allow businesses not previously eligible for JobKeeper to apply. …
Apprentice Wage Subsidy – COVID-19
This assistance will help businesses to retain their employees. The wage subsidy for apprentices and trainees will help to ensure the continued development of the skilled workforce. …
Relief for Renters
The State Government has announced $440 million in relief for renters and landlords affected by Government-enforced COVID-19 restrictions. …
Relief for Commercial Tenants…. Or Is It?
NSW commercial tenants significantly impacted by COVID-19 will have greater protection from evictions with the state government set to enact the National Cabinet Code of Conduct with $220 million of the $440 million land tax relief package. …
Relief for Landlords… Or Is It?
The Government aims to provide relief to landlords, by waiving land tax or providing a rebate of up to 25 per cent if they are accommodating tenants under financial stress. …
