The Treasurer has announced that PCR and rapid antigen tests (RAT) will be tax deductible for individuals and exempt from fringe benefits tax (FBT) for employers if purchased for work purposes. There has been confusion over the tax treatment of RAT tests with the Prime Minister stating for some time that they are tax
On Sunday, the NSW government announced a $1 billion support package for businesses with a turnover between $75,000 and $50 million. This is in addition to the rent relief extension to mid-March previously announced. The package, which commences from February 1 includes: Up to $5k per week for Feb 2022 - A lump sum payment of 20%
The ATO has extended COVID-19 relief for SMSF trustees. The relief measures, which protect trustees from COVID-19 related contraventions of the super laws, now extend from the 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 financial years. The relief measures provide: · Residency relief where the pandemic has prevented members from returning to Australia. This measure prevents the
The NSW government has introduced a hardship fund for smaller landlords whose main source of income is impacted by providing rental relief to retail or commercial tenants who have been financially impacted by the 2021 COVID-19 lockdown. Under the scheme, landlords can apply for a payment of up to $3,000 per month, per property
COVID-19 support will roll back as states and territories reach vaccination targets. The National Plan, the road map out of COVID-19, does more than provide greater freedoms at 70% and 80% full vaccination rates, it withdraws the steady stream of Commonwealth financial support to individuals and businesses impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns and border closures.
Australia’s two largest states and the ACT are in lockdown as the Delta strain of COVID-19 takes its toll while others are standing firm on a policy of eradication. The result is a country at a policy impasse and divided by border restrictions. And, it is not just businesses in lockdown that are in
Countries that have experienced the worst of the pandemic give Australian businesses an insight into what to expect in a post-lockdown environment. Australia, like New Zealand, has managed COVID-19 on an elimination basis. That is, lockdowns and border closures to keep the virus out. And, it has worked comparatively well with New Zealand suffering
Service NSW has provided some additional guidance on key aspects of the NSW business support payments and it seems like some of the eligibility conditions have been updated as well. Decline in turnover flexibility Firstly, some additional flexibility is being provided when it comes to passing the decline in turnover test to access the
Based on announcements made by the Government this week, please find a new update on the lockdown support available for businesses and individuals in NSW and Victoria. Lockdown Support for Businesses If the recent lockdown has adversely impacted your business, support is available for businesses in NSW and Victoria. Use the following to read
What lockdown support is available? Here is an update on the lockdown support available for businesses and individuals in NSW. Lockdown Support for Businesses If the recent lockdown has adversely impacted your business in NSW, support is coming. The NSW and Federal Governments have announced a series of new measures to support businesses during
