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The JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme gives businesses incentives to take on additional young job seekers. It is designed to support new employment and will help young people access job opportunities as the economy recovers.

The Federal Government’s Coronavirus Supplement has been extended for a further three months. The Supplement payments were due to end on 31 December 2020, but the latest extension will allow them to run until 31 March

The Jobkeeper Extension No. 2 period will run from Monday 4th January 2021 to Sunday 28th March 2021 In order to determine if you are eligible for Jobkeeper Extension No. 2, you must be able to demonstrate that your actu

Small business tax options during COVID-19: ATO reminder The ATO has reminded businesses impacted by COVID-19 that they have a range of tax options to consider, including claiming a deduction for any losses. And for busi

JobKeeper The end date of the JobKeeper scheme has now been extended from 27 September 2020 to 28 March 2021, as announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison on 21 July 2020. The relevant legislation also amends tax secrec

The ATO has also released an array of new and updated information sheets addressing the changes to JobKeeper. Here is a summary of some main points to consider.  Actual decline in turnover test  The ATO states that the

The Federal Treasurer, Mr Josh Frydenberg, handed down the 2020/21 Federal Budget at 7:30 pm (AEDT) on 6 October 2020. The Budget has been described as an economic recovery plan which is “all about jobs” — with the

  When calculating your eligibility for JobKeeper beyond 28th September, the ATO have advised that your GST method of reporting must be used to determine if your turnover has declined by 30%. This means that if you