We're pleased to announce that KMT Partrners has been approved as a Service Provider for the SME Business Advisory Services Program. Critical to the success of businesses ability to survive economic challenges, such as the recent bushfires and the effect of COVID-19, is access to quality,...
It's that time of the year again - Christmas countdown has begun! Whilst parties might be off the agenda for some Australian businesses this year due to COVID-19, employers may want to give Christmas gifts to their employees, contractors and clients. An important part of...
With the end of 2020 approaching quickly, here are some tax tips to assist with managing your business accounting. Varying your PAYG instalments You can vary your PAYG instalments throughout the year if you think you will pay too much tax, compared with your estimated tax for...
2019-20 was a difficult year for many businesses and you may have made a tax loss. A tax loss is when the total deductions you can claim, excluding gifts, donations and personal super contributions, are greater than your total income for an income year. If your business...
Legislation has been enacted to clarify that the cash flow boost is available to eligible small and medium businesses that are required to pay an amount to the ATO because they receive an alienated personal services payment. An alienated personal services payment is, broadly, a payment...
You have to lodge your income tax return for the 2019-20 tax year by 31 October 2020 – unless you use a registered tax agent (your tax agent will be allowed to lodge your return at a later date, even as late as May next...
Some of the 2019-20 tax changes for small businesses include: Instant asset write-off Accelerated depreciation PAYG withholding obligations Restructuring a small business Bushfire payments Single Touch Payroll Director penalties; and Closely held trusts Instant asset write-off The IAWO has been extended by 6 months to 31 December...
Temporary cash flow boosts will support small and medium businesses and not-for-profit organisations during the economic downturn associated with COVID-19. Overview Eligible businesses and not-for-profit (NFP) organisations who employ staff will receive between $20,000 to $100,000 in cash flow boost amounts by lodging their activity statements up...
This year has been difficult for many due to COVID-19; and there are some significant changes this tax time as a result. So here is a list of 5 important things you need to know for your 2020 tax return to prepare and consider before...
Due to COVID-19, your working arrangements may have changed. If you have been working from home, you may have expenses you can claim a tax deduction. Tracking these expenses can be challenging, so from 1 March to 30 June 2020, the ATO has introduced a temporary...