ATO extends simplified working from home deductions

The ATO has extended its temporary arrangements to enable employees to use a simplified method of calculating deduction for working from home.   Maja Garaca Djurdjevic October 02, 2020 Employees working from home as a result of the COVID pandemic can continue to claim a rate of 80 cents per hour by keeping a record of the number…

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COVID-19 Australian Bank Assistance

Darren Stacey , National Leader, Finance Solutions Executive Director, Debt Advisory BDO Australia Given the significant market disruptions now becoming apparent across the country, the major Australian banks have announced how they will assist their impacted business customers. While many individuals are rightly focussing on the health and wellbeing of their own family, the impacts on…

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Government Stimulus Plan In Response To COVID 19 Including Tax Measures

On 12 March 2020, the Australian Government announced its economic response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The ATO also released a series of administrative concessions for taxpayers. The Federal Government has announced a further $66 billion package not listed here. Tax incentives for business investment Instant asset write- off Depreciation Rebate Subsidies Increased threshold from $30,000 to $150,000 Accelerated depreciation to…

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Your Business Survival Checklist for Covid 19, Coronavirus

We live in unprecedented times physically, socially and as businesses: financially and economically. We are phasing an unknown enemy: COVID-19 and how your business will adapt and emerge at the end of this turmoil is tied up to your response, leadership and planning in the time you have NOW. Below are some of the strategies…

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