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What can you claim working from home?

22/02/2022

As we continue to work from home and emerge from Covid-19, many employers will continue to provide a hybrid working arrangement for employees, that is, a mix of working from home (WFH) and working from the employer premises. Careful consideration, planning and record keeping should be undertaken throughout this financial year in respect of work […]

Employee or contractor? High Court decisions

22/02/2022

On 9 February 2022, The High Court of Australia delivered two long-awaited decisions to confirm the primacy of the written agreement and the importance of contractual terms when determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor. This has highlighted a shift away from the checklist type multi-factorial test, where a valid agreement exists. […]

Innovations & regulation – the future of crypto

11/02/2022

As cryptocurrency moves beyond the periphery of financial services into the mainstream, most people now understand the basics of crypto, but its independence from regulated systems and the pace of its evolution remain problematic for governments. Since the first transaction of bitcoin in 2009, new cryptocurrencies, networks, platforms and brokers have been established and continue […]

NSW extends COVID-19 support for SMEs

11/02/2022

The NSW Government has recently announced new or extended COVID-19 support measures for small and medium businesses. The 2022 Small Business Support Program The new program is intended to help NSW businesses survive the immediate impact of the COVID Omicron variant wave. Eligible businesses with a turnover of between $75,000 and $50 million that experienced […]

Commercial tenant relief update - Victoria

04/02/2022

The Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme Regulations 2022 (Regulations) have been released, providing relief for eligible tenants from 16 January 2022 to 15 March 2022. Eligibility Tenants who are ‘small entities’ may be eligible. A $10m turnover threshold applies, which is based on the year ended 30 June 2021 in most cases. This is lower than […]

How much money do you need to start an SMSF?

01/02/2022

Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) are not for everyone, but for those individuals where an SMSF is entirely appropriate for them, the benefits can be considerable. In the context of ongoing public debate regarding the appropriate minimum size for an SMSF, new research has been provided to provide insights into the true costs of running […]

Reminder: Country-by-Country reporting deadline is coming

25/01/2022

Deadline is 4 February 2022 (in lieu of 31 December 2021). Failure to lodge can lead to Country-by-Country reporting entities being penalised up to $555,000 (per file). Who is affected? Country-by-Country reporting entity (CbCRE) with a 12-month income year ended 31 December 2020 CbCRE with a replacement reporting period ended 31 December 2020. Why is […]

Transfer Pricing: Singapore Telecom v Commissioner of Taxation

18/01/2022

Another win for the ATO on transfer pricing litigation involving inbound related party financing. Singapore Telecom Australia Investments Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2021] FCA 1597 On 17 December 2021, the Federal Court of Australia (the Court) decided in favour of the ATO against STAI in a transfer pricing dispute involving the pricing of […]

Mental Health & Wellbeing Levy

30/11/2021

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Levy will fund a complete rebuild of the mental health program in Victoria. This will be implemented as a payroll tax surcharge and come into effect from 1 January 2022. What is the Mental Health and Wellbeing Levy? The Mental Health and Wellbeing Levy was a recommendation of the Victorian […]

AUSTRAC assesses Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing risks for the Australian banking sector

17/11/2021

AUSTRAC has produced four risk assessments for Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (ML/TF) in the Australian banking sector for major domestic banks, other domestic banks, foreign subsidiary banks and foreign bank branches in Australia. Following engagement with bank representatives and industry experts, and analysis of transaction reports and partner agency intelligence reports, the four new […]