Investing to create great experiences, and drive donor dollars
Those who only look to the past or present are certain to miss the future, as they say in the classics, and this certainly rings true for not-for-profit organisations.
Payroll tax gone viral! Considerations for medical practices following the decision in Thomas and Naaz
Medical and allied health practices across Australia should consider their payroll tax obligations in relation to payments to medical and healthcare practitioners. Revenue Authorities are likely to enhance their payroll tax compliance activities following the decision by the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal Appeals Panel decision to dismiss the taxpayer’s appeal against the original Tribunal decision in Thomas and Naaz Pty Ltd v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue.
FBT, Entertainment and Gifts – Beware the Christmas Grinch
As the Christmas season fast approaches, benefits are typically provided to employees and clients by employers, by associates of employers, or under an arrangement with a third party in the form of entertainment and gifts. These benefits often attract FBT.
Victorian Land Tax – reminder of 15 January statutory notification deadline
The next deadline for statutory notifications for the Vacant Residential Land Tax and the Absentee Owner Surcharge is 15 January 2023.
FBT exemption for electric cars: Legislation passed by Parliament
On 25 November 2022, the Senate passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Electric Car Discount) Bill 2022 with amendments. The amendments were accepted by the House of Representatives on 28 November and the Bill now awaits Royal Assent.
Construction is booming – so why are so many companies failing?
Builders that don’t wish to become an insolvency statistic and remain competitive need to embrace technology and their people.
Federal Budget promises: Parental leave policy to entice employees
To entice more parents into the workforce, address labour market concerns and reflect modern family and work requirements, the Federal Government confirmed plans to scale up the paid parental leave scheme in the October Budget.
Business Radar 2022: The perceptions and advantages of ‘flexible work’
Pitcher Partners recently released Business Radar 2022 report deep dived into the perceived benefits and challenges of ‘flexible work’.
Business Radar 2022: The battle to find and keep great staff
Labour shortages were identified as one of the most impactful factors on business confidence (second only to the pandemic), in Pitcher Partners recently released Business Radar 2022 report.
The future of the industry – electric vehicles
The EV dealer of tomorrow is going to look remarkably different to the dealer of today. EVs will fundamentally change the franchise dealership landscape. Along with the significant investment in infrastructure required, the EV Dealer of the Future will look remarkably different to the franchise dealer of internal combustion engines (ICE) of today.