Technology the key to small-business growth

Technology the key to small-business growth

The survey of small businesses across 11 economies in Australia, New Zealand and Asia by an industry accounting association showed that 2021 was one of the slowest in terms of business growth due to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it also...
Tax changes for farmers to bolster land stewardship

Tax changes for farmers to bolster land stewardship

The Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud, and Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing, Homelessness, Social and Community Housing, Michael Sukkar on Monday (21 March) announced the government will apply concessional tax treatment to...
Government seeking feedback on digital payment reform

Government seeking feedback on digital payment reform

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said on Monday (21 March) the government is progressing to the next stage of the “most significant reforms to Australia’s payment systems in more than 25 years”, in order for Australia to capitalise on the opportunities being created by new...
ATO paying interest on early payments from March

ATO paying interest on early payments from March

The eligible payments included in the scheme include those made on 13 March 2022, in which the ATO said it would be paying IEP entitlements generally within two weeks of the due date of the liability. It will also include payments made between 1 July 2021 and 13 March...