STP data-sharing with Services Australia
Single Touch Payroll (STP) allows the ATO to share data in real-time with other government agencies The purpose is to “help them deliver government services to the Australian community”. As Read More…
JobMaker Hiring Credit passed
The government has passed legislation to establish the JobMaker Hiring Credit It is part of the government’s economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The JobMaker Hiring Credit is specifically designed Read More…
Shortcut method to claim deductions if working from home
As the situation around COVID-19 continues to develop, the ATO understands many employees are now working from home To make it easier when claiming a deduction for additional running costs Read More…
Coronavirus Jobkeeper Payment
Federal Government offers $130b in coronavirus wage subsidies for businesses to pay workers The Government has announced a $130 billion JobKeeper payment to help keep more Australians in jobs and Read More…
Fair Work Commission unfair dismissal case
The case of the Uber driver not an ’employee’ Although this was not a tax case, it may be of interest to anyone involved in the ‘gig economy’, with flow-on implications for Read More…