Casuals in the retail sector will receive a 25 per cent increase to their Saturday penalty rates phased in over the next three years, increasing the pay from 135 per cent to 150 per cent. The Fair Work Commission decision will also increase weekday rates for work after 6pm. A full bench headed by president Iain Ross defended their decision, saying current casual rates for weekday evenings and Saturday work “lack
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Oct 2018
New GST withholding regime for property buyers
The payment of goods and services tax (GST) in respect of certain new residential property sales has recently been turned on its head! Commencing 1 July 2018, buyers of new residential premises (other than commercial residential premises or new residential premises created through substantial renovation) or subdivisions of potential residential land (by way of sale or long-term lease) are required to withhold an amount representing the GST, and remit this
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Oct 2018
New GST withholding regime for property buyers
The payment of goods and services tax (GST) in respect of certain new residential property sales has recently been turned on its head! Commencing 1 July 2018, buyers of new residential premises (other than commercial residential premises or new residential premises created through substantial renovation) or subdivisions of potential residential land (by way of sale or long-term lease) are required to withhold an amount representing the GST, and remit this
10
Oct 2018
New GST withholding regime for property buyers
The payment of goods and services tax (GST) in respect of certain new residential property sales has recently been turned on its head! Commencing 1 July 2018, buyers of new residential premises (other than commercial residential premises or new residential premises created through substantial renovation) or subdivisions of potential residential land (by way of sale or long-term lease) are required to withhold an amount representing the GST, and remit this
10
Oct 2018
New GST withholding regime for property buyers
The payment of goods and services tax (GST) in respect of certain new residential property sales has recently been turned on its head! Commencing 1 July 2018, buyers of new residential premises (other than commercial residential premises or new residential premises created through substantial renovation) or subdivisions of potential residential land (by way of sale or long-term lease) are required to withhold an amount representing the GST, and remit this
10
Oct 2018
New GST withholding regime for property buyers
The payment of goods and services tax (GST) in respect of certain new residential property sales has recently been turned on its head! Commencing 1 July 2018, buyers of new residential premises (other than commercial residential premises or new residential premises created through substantial renovation) or subdivisions of potential residential land (by way of sale or long-term lease) are required to withhold an amount representing the GST, and remit this
One of the major concerns in taking on the role of a Legal Personal Representative is that the Tax Commissioner may treat Legal Personal Representatives (LPRs) as having a personal liability for a tax debt where the assets of a deceased estate have been distributed but there is still outstanding amounts owed to the ATO.
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Sep 2018
How To Effectively Collect Late Payments
Managing your receivables is important if you want to maintain your cash flow, and late payments can be crippling to your business – especially if you’re working on a tight budget. That’s why it’s critical to find effective ways to collect what’s owed to you on time. Here are some practical hacks for collecting late payments effectively, if you even need an easier way to get payments, then consider using a
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Jul 2018
The Demise of Trading Names
I The name of your business not only identifies you to your customers, but also allows you to differentiate yourself from your competitors and enables your customers to make an emotional connection to your business and brand. For many businesses, the name is often one of the most valuable assets. A trading name is the name under which a business trades or is known by. The Australian Business Register (ABR)
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Jun 2018
Are you getting the most out of Xero?
Great online accounting software is one of the most important tools for businesses today, so it’s important to a take a moment to check if you are getting the most out of your subscription.