We explain the tax implications of transferring money to Australia and why professional advice is so important. Australian tax law is a complex web of rules and reporting requirements that is constantly being tweaked and reshaped by the federal parliament. This makes it challenging to keep abreast of the ins and outs that keep you
Helping to Grow your Business The Queensland Government funded BGF program provides funding for small and medium-sized businesses who experience high-growth to assist with the purchasing of specialised equipment to further growth potential, increase production, and support employee expansion and higher economic returns. Small to medium sized business owners who are financially sound, and can
The announcement of the Federal Budget delivered on Tuesday night may have left you considering what the main outcomes and implications are to you and your business. The team at Walshs have put together a summary of the key considerations and take-aways from Tuesday’s Federal Budget announcement for you below. As always, we are here
As we move towards the end of financial year, it becomes important to look at your tax planning prior to 30 June to maximise your tax savings. As well as this, forward planning for the 2021-22 financial year creates opportunities for greater understanding of tax liabilities, potential tax savings and wealth creation opportunities. We have
In the lead up to the end of the financial year, we have put together our top tips to maximising your tax return for businesses as well as providing updates on single touch payroll reports and how global income should be declared in your tax return. When can your business stop STP reporting? The Australian
By Sharon Aguiar, Senior Accountant, Walshs The NSW and Victorian Office of State Revenue (OSR) have been actively engaging in payroll tax audits for medical and dental practices. The NSW OSR has conducted at least 20 audits in the last 18 months. The problem Broadly speaking, the NSW and Victorian OSRs have held the view
By Kirby Jamieson, Personal Risk Manager and Advisor, Walshs If you could not work for an extended period because you were sick or injured, how would you maintain your current financial needs and future lifestyle? Income protection insurance replaces a percentage of your income in the event you’re unable to work because of injury, accident
By Michael Walsh, CEO, Walshs Job losses have been extensive during the COVID-19 pandemic and the JobMaker Hiring Credit will give businesses incentives to take on additional employees aged between 16 and 35 years old. The Federal Government estimates the initiative will support 450,000 jobs. Like JobKeeper, the JobMaker Hiring Credit is a wage subsidy paid
By Michael Walsh, CEO, Walshs COVID-19 has had a profound impact on individuals and businesses and the flow-on effects will likely be felt for some time. The Federal Budget 2020 includes a range of benefits and incentives, which hopefully will assist Australia to have a speedy recovery from our current economic position. Updates for individuals:
By Michael Walsh The Federal Government has extended the JobKeeper Scheme for eligible businesses and self-employed workers for a further six months to March 2021 (previously due to expire 27 September, 2020). Businesses will need to reassess their eligibility for the JobKeeper 2.0 Scheme, and those eligible will receive a reduced rate of payments for their employees based
