The Victorian State Budget released earlier today, shows the Government will attempt to spend its way to economic recovery by investing more than $49 billion over the next 4 years in a multitude of infrastructure projects. The spending will be supported by a record level of debt, which is projected to hit a peak of […]
The compliance phase of the JobKeeper program aims to verify that businesses that are currently receiving (or have previously received) JobKeeper payments are eligible to do so. How can your business prepare for an ATO review? It is important to prepare your business in advance of a potential ATO review of your participation in the […]
Annual council rate notices containing property valuations have recently been issued by local councils in Victoria. Rate payers should consider whether the property values on their notices are reasonable, so that an objection can be lodged within the 2 months’ deadline if required. A successful objection could translate into significant savings in the form of reduced rates, a reduced 2021 Land Tax liability or a reduced 2021 Vacant Residential Land Tax liability.
The Victorian Government has extended the land tax relief measures that apply to multi-tenanted properties, making it easier for landlords to apply for land tax relief.
Investment and jobs creation sit at the heart of the 2020-21 Federal Budget, with a raft of measures designed to boost business confidence and keep companies hiring and spending. National Chairman of the Pitcher Partners National Association John Brazzale says the quickfire measures announced tonight are to encourage firms to spend, including allowing the full […]
The Government announced a large number of expenditure measures which are aimed at kickstarting the economy. Many of these items have a smaller budgetary cost and are targeted at certain businesses and industries. Below is an overview of these measures.
The Government has announced the “Your Future, Your Super” package to improve the superannuation system and has confirmed a number of previously announced measures to apply from 1 July 2021.
Certain Fringe Benefits Tax (“FBT”) exemptions will now apply to businesses with turnovers between $10 million and $50 million. Retraining of redundant and redeployed employees will also be exempt from FBT. Record-keeping requirements may also be reduced in future.
The Government continues to expand the list of countries with exchange of information agreements, providing access to lower withholding tax rates and driving inbound investment opportunities into Australian managed funds.
The Government will introduce key corporate tax residency amendments for foreign incorporated companies, alongside a handful of minor international tax measures.
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