We always knew that a Government scheme swiftly distributing cash during a crisis was going to come with equally swift compliance and review measures, particularly when eligibility was self-assessed. Two major Australian Taxation Office (ATO) initiatives are searching out fraud and schemes designed to take advantage of the Government’s Coronavirus Economic Response Package. Tip lines, … Read more
With the increased numbers of taxpayers working from home due to COVID-19, the ATO has released specific guidance softening the rules around claiming deductions for home office expenses, including a ‘shortcut’ set rate method. Firstly, the ATO has reduced the usual requirements to be ‘eligible’ to claim the expenses, which usually require a specific area … Read more
Trouble Shooting Google Meet So we hope we’re leading the way and making the switch to Google Meet with G-Suite. It’s not without any issues, like any software. Here is Google’s troubleshooting link here. It’s very detailed, to get started quickly follow the below. If it’s asking for you to sign in to a Gmail … Read more
We understand how hard it is to keep track of paying Employees, especially large teams, and working out who needs a top-up, who has or has not been paid enough to maintain JobKeeper eligibility. We’ve created this free Excel Template for you to track employees each fortnight simpler and easier for each fortnight. Part One … Read more
Hang in there We’ve designed this guide as a quick reference to the COVID-19 related tax and financial support that might be available to you. It’s quiet comprehensive, but care needs to be taken and you should consult your accountant when making decisions. The Government has flagged that more support is coming and we will keep … Read more
There has been no event like this ever before, and surviving in business with cash flow is going to be tough. We’re created this video to help business owners understand their current cash position and how they can make changes to extend out their War Chest to survive the current conditions. Cashflow is the process … Read more
We take HR serious when it comes to our team, to keep them safe and on track. We have loved working with Linda at TotalHRM in Albury and understand that sometimes every business needs options. If you want amazing in person support and locals, TotalHRM is for you. We also utilise HappyHR to maintain our … Read more
The Second $66.1 bn Stimulus Package: What You Need To Know The Government yesterday released a second, far-reaching $66.1 bn stimulus package that boosts income support payments, introduces targeted changes to the superannuation rules, provides cash flow support of up to $100,000 for small business employers, and relaxes corporate insolvency laws. The stimulus measures are … Read more
Today we put out our live video to help clients connect and take action to get their house in order. It’s important to get off on the right foot, “Most people aim at nothing – and they hit it with alarming accuracy.” The Business Edge Accountants team are here during these difficult times to support and … Read more
Hubdoc is like a digital filing cabinet for all your invoices and receipts. But, it’s better than a filing cabinet because you can access it, or send information into this filing cabinet from anywhere in the world. With Hubdoc, you can automatically import all your financial documents & export them into data you can use. … Read more
