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Single touch payroll expansion – changes employers need to prepare for
Single Touch Payroll ('STP') reporting has been expanded. This expansion, known as ‘STP Phase 2’, means that employers will need to start reporting extra information to the ATO each time they run their payroll.
What you need to know about the Federal Government wage subsidies to assist with engaging and retaining apprentices
The Federal Government introduced the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements (BAC) scheme to assist employers to engage apprentices in their workplaces.
Mazars announces appointment of new tax partner expanding international tax capabilities
Mazars, the international audit, tax and advisory firm, proudly announces the appointment of new tax Partner, Lauren Whelan as an international tax specialist based in the Mazars Sydney office. The appointment reflects Mazars’ ongoing commitment to deliver high quality bespoke services to clients and further enhances the firm’s comprehensive international tax advisory capabilities.
The superannuation guarantee will increase from 10% to 10.5% from 1 July 2022
From 1 July 2022, the current superannuation guarantee rate of 10% will increase to 10.5%. This increase is a statutory increase and therefore compliance with the increase is mandatory. The rate of the superannuation guarantee is currently legislated to rise each year by 0.5% each July until it reaches 12%.
10 days paid domestic and family violence leave
In a decision handed down on 16 May 2022, a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has provisionally approved 10 days of paid domestic and family violence leave for full time and part-time (pro-rata) employees covered by Modern Awards.
Disclosure of business tax debts
The ATO is in the process of writing to taxpayers that may have their tax debts disclosed to credit reporting bureaus (‘CRBs’) so it’s important to find out whether this initiative could impact your business.
ATO simplifies refund of franking credits for charities
The Australian Taxation Office has recently simplified the way charities can apply for a refund of franking credits.
Mazars in Australia finalist in the Australian Accounting Awards 2023
Mazars is delighted to be named finalists in four group categories in the 2022 Australian Accounting Awards. We also congratulate Matthew Ashley, Lauren Hill (née Whelan) Nadia Afrin on being recognised in individual categories at this year’s Awards.
2022-23 Federal Budget tax & superannuation brief
Tax deductibility and FBT treatment of Covid-19 test expenses
After much speculation, the Government announced that Covid-19 tests, including Polymerase Chain Reaction (‘PCR’) and Rapid Antigen Tests (‘RATs’), will be both tax-deductible and exempt from FBT, broadly where they are purchased for work-related purposes.