What the JobKeeper Payment changes mean to your business
Wednesday, 22 July 2020
By Michael Walsh, CEO of Walshs The Federal Government has unveiled plans to extend its JobKeeper Payment by six months. The payment was originally due to expire on 27 September, 2020, but the Government has announced it will be extended by a further six months to March 2021, for eligible businesses and self-employed (called business
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HomeBuilder program is a welcome boost to the economy but not everyone will be eligible
Thursday, 04 June 2020
By Peter Hodgson, Financial Advisor at Walshs The Federal Government’s new HomeBuilder program is great news for Australia’s building industry, as well as people wanting to improve their homes. But it comes with strict criteria. Prime Minister Scott Morrison unveiled the program, which will give eligible Australians $25,000 to build or substantially renovate their homes,
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What you need to consider when planning for your year-end tax – Individuals
Thursday, 04 June 2020
By Michael Walsh, CEO of Walshs As the end of the financial year approaches, effective planning and preparation is critical for all taxpayers and with June 30 drawing near, it is a perfect time to plan and review your records in order to maximise your tax deductions. Here are some of my top tips for
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What you need to consider when planning for your 2019-2020 year end tax – business owners
Monday, 11 May 2020
By Michael Walsh, CEO of Walshs As the world struggles with many changes brought about by COVID-19, there are a number of measures business owners should be considering as they plan their 2019-2020 tax requirements. Income deferral and expense acceleration If you think your income for the next financial year may be lower than your
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Employment and Commercial Leasing During COVID-19
Thursday, 07 May 2020
Walshs Partner, Hugh Walsh, recently spoke with two experts from law firm Hillhouse Legal Partners – Managing Director Zac Herps and Director Robert Lamb – to answer some of the questions many of our clients have during the challenging times we are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both Zac and Robert have a strong history
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Managing Your Self Managed Superannuation Fund 2019-2020
Thursday, 16 April 2020
By Michael Walsh, CEO of Walshs For clients whose Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) is in pension mode, it is important to remember that at least the minimum annual pension amount must be withdrawn from the Fund and paid to the members before 30 June, 2020. It is preferable for the pension withdrawals to be made in
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What are the options for surgeons during COVID-19?
Wednesday, 08 April 2020
How can surgeons take best advantage of government incentive schemes, should they be deferring paying their 2019 tax bills and is it too late to take a more defensive stand on superannuation funds? They are just some of the key questions posed by Walshs’ Simon Farmer and Hugh Walsh in a special video presentation aimed
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What you need to know about the Federal Government’s JobKeeper Package and how it relates to your business
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
By Michael Walsh, CEO of Walshs The Federal Government announced on 30 March, 2020, that it will introduce a business support package to help employers continue to employ their staff where the business has been affected by Coronavirus. The JobKeeper payment is designed to keep those currently employed in their jobs and legislation to approve it will
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The impact of the Government’s Coronavirus Stimulus Packages on businesses and the broader community
Monday, 23 March 2020
By Michael Walsh, CEO of Walshs Chartered Accountants and Financial Advisors The Coronavirus Stimulus Packages announced over the past week by Federal and State governments and the Australian Banking Association have major implications for small and medium businesses. Key items of interest for our clients are: BANK LOANS Bank loan repayments: The Australian Banking Association
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The impact of the Coronavirus on the global economy and the outlook for the future
Friday, 13 March 2020
By Simon Farmer, Managing Director and Founder Walshs Financial Planning Wow, what a difference 14 trading days makes. That is the length of time it has taken for around 25% of value to be wiped of the ASX and the Dow Jones! The panic selling off the back of the Coronavirus outbreak is the worst
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What the Coronavirus Stimulus Package means to your business
Thursday, 12 March 2020
By Michael Walsh, CEO, Walshs The Coronavirus Stimulus Package, announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, has major implications for small and medium businesses. While the $750 payments to pensioners and people getting Newstart, Carer’s Allowance and Family Tax Benefits should flow through to the business community, it is the supercharging of the instant asset write-off,
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