Our Recent Blogs
New ATO guidance on “who is an employee?”
The ATO recently issued a ruling which explains when an individual is an 'employee' of an entity for pay as you go ('PAYG') withholding purposes.
Random ATO audits ensure employment tax compliance for businesses.
The ATO has recently initiated random audits on businesses to assess their employment tax compliance and proper record-keeping.
‘Talking tax’ with new workers.
The ATO is reminding employers that have taken on new employees that those employees can complete a TFN declaration through ATO online services, and that this is an easy way for them to provide both their employer and the ATO with the information needed.
Get ready for super changes from 1 July 2022.
As the new financial year approaches, employers need to be aware of two important super changes.
JobMaker Year 2 adjusting baseline headcount.
If you have been claiming the JobMaker Hiring Credit, please be aware that the ATO will now calculate an adjusted baseline headcount for the claim. The ATO will amend the prefill in the claim form based on information provided in earlier claims.
Super is now following new employees.
The ATO is reminding employers that, as of 1 November 2021, there is an extra step they may need to take to comply with the choice of super fund rules.
Reminder of Superannuation Guarantee obligations for September 2021 quarter.
Employers are reminded that the due date for making SG contributions for the September 2021 quarter is 28 October 2021.
Extra “super” step when employing new staff.
From 1 November 2021, if you have employed new staff, you may have to take an extra step to comply with choice of fund rules if they don’t nominate a super fund.