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While more and more people have been choosing to work from home in recent years, many have been forced to do so given the current global pandemic. Now that many businesses owners have been operating from home for a number of weeks, some are considering whether they should continue to do so even after they are given the green light from the government to return to the workplace. This article explores the pros and cons of working from home and looks at ways to make […]

While restrictions are easing, the COVID-19 pandemic is by no means over and as we continue to work remotely, this time of isolation can be more difficult for some. It is important to recognise that uncertainty and unpredictability can take a toll on mental wellbeing and some of us may be feeling this more than others. Mental health is just as important as […]

If you are seeking to maximise your superannuation contributions in 2019/20, please carefully review the limits and information below.   Your contributions must be received in your Fund on or before 30th June 2020.  The reason is two fold to ensure that: 1. You are eligible to claim a deduction in 2019/20 for any personal […]

We would like to remind our SMSF retirees to check your super fund records to ensure you have drawn your 2019/20 minimum pension payment by 30 June 2020. If you forget to withdraw or do not draw enough, your super fund will be subject to 15% tax on its pension asset investment earnings, rather than being […]

Final call to enrol for JobKeeper for April/May and next JobKeeper monthly declaration now due It is very important to keep up to date with the JobKeeper Payment key dates to ensure you don’t miss critical deadlines to receive payments. Upcoming JobKeeper Payment Key Dates: 31 May: Don’t forget, you only have until 31 May to […]

A decision by the Federal Court last week on casual employment in the WorkPac v Rossato case has significant implications for clients with long term or regular casual employees. The main take-outs of the decision regarding casual employment arrangements are as follows: Under certain circumstances, employees who have been regarded as casuals (ie. where there […]