Government & Compliance updates affecting Australian Business

Late super payments will cost employers in 2020

15th Jan, 2020 |
By Campbell Phillips

If you’re an employer, 2020 is the year you need to make sure you’re paying superannuation entitlements on time. Here’s how you can avoid an automatic notice from the ATO.

Introducing the Government’s $1b Business Growth Fund

1st Dec, 2019 |
By Benjamin Kluwgant

Last week, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced that the Coalition is now ready to pull the trigger on its campaign-promised SME Business Growth Fund. If you’re an SME owner looking to tap into these funds, here’s what you need to know.

Government commits to 5-day e-invoice payment terms

8th Nov, 2019 |
By Campbell Phillips

From January next year, Commonwealth Government agencies will begin paying e-invoices within five days.

Small businesses invited to attend Labor listening tour

8th Aug, 2019 |
By MYOB Team

The local leader in online accounting software, MYOB will be hosting Federal Labor’s first stop on the recently announced national listening tour of small businesses.

ATO: STP concessions and quarterly reporting confirmed

25th Jun, 2019 |
By Campbell Phillips

Since Single Touch Payroll reporting became mandatory, it’s been unclear exactly how much wiggle room is available for very small businesses, seasonal operators and closely held payees – until now.

STP start date looms as 700k small businesses remain non-compliant

27th May, 2019 |
By Campbell Phillips

With the Single Touch Payroll deadline for small businesses just around the corner, the ATO has warned many operators remain non-compliant and that could mean a logistical nightmare if left too long.

Federal Election 2019 – last-minute announcements for small business

14th May, 2019 |
By Benjamin Kluwgant

With the Federal Election taking place this week, we’ve heard a number of announcements designed to sway small business owners across Australia, writes Benjamin Kluwgant.

Everything you need to know about Taxable Payments in 2019

29th Apr, 2019 |
By Kellie Byrnes

If you run a business that makes payments to contractors, you’ll want to stay ahead of changes to the Taxable Payments Reporting System (TPRS) no matter what industry you’re in.

Federal Election 2019 – 3 offerings for small businesses

29th Apr, 2019 |
By Benjamin Kluwgant

As the Federal Election edges closer, there have been several late announcements coming from both sides of government in an attempt to woo the startup and SME sector. Here’s the low down.