15 Dec 2021 | Bookkeeping, Business, HR, Payroll
Are your staff asking to cash out annual leave? There are some important rules to remember before paying out annual leave. Firstly, you must review the employee’s modern award to check that cashing out leave is explicitly allowed. Most awards do allow for excess...
9 Dec 2021 | Advisory, Compliance, HR, Payroll
Casual Employment New Rules from March 2021 The Fair Work Act 2009 has been amended to enforce several new rules for employing casual workers. The Act includes a statutory definition of casual employment, a pathway for casual employees to become permanent, and a...
1 Nov 2021 | Business, Compliance, Payroll, Superannuation
From 1st November, if you have any new employees start work with you and they don’t nominate a specific superannuation fund, you may need to request their ‘stapled super fund’ details from the ATO. We can help with this! Choosing a super fund Most employees are...
10 Oct 2021 | Business, Compliance, Payroll
Prepare now for your quarterly superannuation guarantee (SG) contribution lodgement and payment. Here’s what you need to review: Have you allocated all payroll related bank transactions to the correct accounts? Have you checked for errors such as duplicate pay...
1 Dec 2020 | Business, Compliance, HR, Payroll
Superannuation Guarantee Although the ATO allows an extra month for businesses to lodge their December quarterly BAS (the due date is 28 February regardless of your method of lodgement) there is no equivalent extension for the payment of Superannuation Guarantee....
2 Nov 2020 | Business, Compliance, FBT, HR, Payroll
Christmas is traditionally a time of giving – including employers showing gratitude towards staff and clients/suppliers for their loyalty throughout the year. With the right approach, it is possible to enjoy some tax benefits out of your generosity, and also avoid...