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What will an increase in the superannuation transfer balance cap mean for you?
The general transfer balance cap is about to increase. Find out how this may affect your retirement plans.
RBizz Team
23/02/2023 05:22 PM - Comment(s)
ATO scrutiny on family trust and s 100A arrangements
The ATO has finalised a major tax ruling about when distributions from family trusts may be caught by anti-avoidance tax laws. Make sure you are doing the right thing now and in the future.
RBizz Team
07/02/2023 05:42 PM - Comment(s)
Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave – New Entitlement Rules
As of 1st Feb, Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave is a paid leave entitlement for employees of larger employers, and from 1 Aug 23 for employees of small employers. Talk to us to plan for changes to payroll provisions and costs.
RBizz Team
03/02/2023 03:30 PM - Comment(s)
Your upcoming tax calendar for February and March 2023
Welcome to 2023! To help you understand your tax obligations as you get back into the swing of things, here is a list of key tax dates for February and March 2023.
RBizz Team
01/02/2023 09:37 AM - Comment(s)
Sharing economy receipts now reportable directly to ATO
Operators of sharing economy platforms now required to report transactions to the ATO from 1 July 2023. If you operate in these platforms, such as ride share or short-term accommodation, make sure this information comes to us for your tax return.
RBizz Team
24/01/2023 04:53 PM - Comment(s)
Sharing economy reporting system to be implemented
Operators of sharing economy platforms will be required to report transactional information to the ATO from 1 July 2023. If you are operating in these platforms, make sure your information comes to us when we complete your tax return.
RBizz Team
22/12/2022 04:50 PM - Comment(s)
Increasing income thresholds to the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
A measure contained in the October 2022 Federal Budget may give you an entitlement on the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. Find out if you'll become eligible.
RBizz Team
19/12/2022 04:56 PM - Comment(s)
AAT to have powers to pause or modify ATO debt recovery
Small businesses may soon be able to apply to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) to pause or modify ATO debt recovery action for debts being disputed in the AAT.
RBizz Team
19/12/2022 03:52 PM - Comment(s)
Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave – New Entitlement Rules
Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave becomes an entitlement for employees in 2023. All employees (including casuals) can access this leave type from day one of employment, so talk to us to start planning for changes to payroll provisions and costs.
RBizz Team
18/12/2022 05:39 PM - Comment(s)
The Secure Jobs and Better Pay Bill - How will it affect your business?
The new 'Secure Jobs, Better Pay' Bill 2022 brings major changes to employment laws. While most of the changes roll out over the next 6-12 months, some take effect now. Talk to us about reviewing your HR documents.
RBizz Team
16/12/2022 03:33 PM - Comment(s)
Incentivising pensioners back into the workforce
The October 2022 Federal Budget contains measures which may provide you with an ability to earn some extra income without hurting your social security entitlements, to ease cost of living pressures.
RBizz Team
10/11/2022 05:39 PM - Comment(s)
Changes to pension tests for downsizers
Age pensioners and income recipients are set to benefit from a change in rules to the eligibility tests in relation to their principal home. See how changes to the income and assets tests may affect you.
RBizz Team
08/11/2022 05:34 PM - Comment(s)
Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 Updates
If you’re not already using Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 in your payroll software, you may have more time before you have to start using STP 2. Talk to us today to check your payroll systems and software before upgrading to STP Phase 2.
RBizz Team
03/11/2022 05:34 PM - Comment(s)
Payroll Updates Sept 2022: Minimum Wage, Super Increase and STP
Are you across the recent payroll and employment law updates? We can help check your payroll setup, award provisions, employee agreements, and payroll costing. We can also assess if your software is ready for ATO STP Phase 2 reporting.
RBizz Team
12/10/2022 05:58 PM - Comment(s)
Crypto assets to be specifically excluded from foreign currency
Crypto assets are being specifically excluded from being foreign currency for income tax purposes, with exposure draft legislation released.
RBizz Team
27/09/2022 05:42 PM - Comment(s)
ATO Debt Recovery and Director Penalty Notices
The ATO is resuming debt recovery action and issuing director penalty notices. If you’ve received a DPN letter about personal liability for business debt, talk to us so we can help manage your finances and your business ops can continue uninterrupted.
RBizz Team
19/09/2022 05:51 PM - Comment(s)
Do Your Employees Want to Cash Out Annual Leave? Here's the lowdown.
Not sure about the guidelines for cashing out annual leave? You need to know some essential rules before paying out annual leave so that employees are not disadvantaged. Talk to us, and we'll help review your payroll and leave obligations.
RBizz Team
07/09/2022 03:44 PM - Comment(s)
Superannuation eligibility changes could impact your payroll
The $450 threshold for super eligibility is removed from July 2022. This could impact payroll costs. If you rely on a pool of casual workers who earn less than $450 per month, talk to us. We can help you prepare for the increased cost.
RBizz Team
09/08/2022 06:35 PM - Comment(s)
Electric vehicles now exempt from FBT
From 1 July 2022, new electric vehicles under the luxury car limit will be exempt from fringe benefits tax. This means that an electric vehicle under $84,916 can be salary packaged for a substantial tax benefit.
RBizz Team
07/07/2022 03:59 PM - Comment(s)
Working from home deduction from 1 July 2022
The way to calculate a working from home deduction for running expenses has been adjusted from 1 July 2022, with the ATO issuing a new hourly rate and changes to previous years.
RBizz Team
01/07/2022 01:29 PM - Comment(s)