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Micro, small, and medium enterprises are the engine of many economies. In the Solomon Islands, they hold the key to a more prosperous future.
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Straight from the source – games and sports exemption
Straight from the source – games and sports exemption
This month, I’m very excited because we're about to release two significant pieces of public advice and guidance for the NFP sector: the final...
Impacts of COVID-19 on tax residency
Impacts of COVID-19 on tax residency
In March 2020, amidst the uncertainty of the evolving COVID-19 situation, the ATO issued guidance on the resultant tax implications for impacted...
New finance risked by ATO arrears
New finance risked by ATO arrears
All layers of Government provided significant financial stimulus and a part of this support was (limited) flexibility with respect to taxation....
Director Penalty Notices – The ‘Fork in the Road’ for Directors
Director Penalty Notices – The ‘Fork in the Road’ for Directors
It has been well publicised that the ATO has ramped up its collection activity with Director Penalty Notices, with rumours that it is issuing up...
Is your payroll system underpaying your staff?
Is your payroll system underpaying your staff?
An array of tables need to be maintained, but they are sometimes misunderstood. Manual processes are involved and mistakes are made. So, it’s not...
Productivity and performance: The four-day work week
Productivity and performance: The four-day work week
New research finds that Australians might be the most burnt-out workers in the world. The consequence is huge – last year, burnt-out Australians...
The ‘Hidden Unemployed’ must not be ignored at the Jobs & Skills Summit
The ‘Hidden Unemployed’ must not be ignored at the Jobs & Skills Summit
What is the purpose of the Jobs & Skills Summit “One of the key factors driving the Jobs & Skills Summit is the call by many business...
Frustrating reality of ATO overlooked in audit report
Frustrating reality of ATO overlooked in audit report
It’s unlikely many tax practitioners will read the Auditor-General’s report, tabled in Parliament on 15 August, about the ATO’s engagement with...
It’s time for business funding transparency
It’s time for business funding transparency
As trusted advisers, accountants are playing an increasing role in trying to find the right finance partner for their small-business customers....
NFP self-assess income tax – straight from the source
NFP self-assess income tax – straight from the source
Many of you know that the vast majority of not-for-profits self-assess income tax exemption. This equates to about 70% of the broader population...
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