Changes to Superannuation Rules for Employers
From 1 November 2021, when an employer takes on a new staff member, they may be required to ask the ATO if they have a “stapled” superannuation fund that they should make future contributions to.
Mandatory Vaccines in the Workplace – Legal or Not?
On 8 October 2021, the Victorian Government released a public health order that all employers that employ workers in certain industries cannot allow non-vaccinated workers to work from anywhere other than their homes.
In addition, all employers must collect evidence of which employees are vaccinated, and if they are not fully vaccinated, the dates that they have booked in to get their next vaccination dose.
Victorian COVID Support
As we continue to remain locked down as we approach the required vaccination rates, the Victorian and Federal Governments are continually changing the support available to individuals and businesses.
How To Setup MyGov, MyGovID, and ATO Online Services
This article will go over how to create your MyGov Account, link it to the ATO, and how to access your ATO information. It will also cover adding any businesses or other entities you control and using online services for businesses.
Victorian COVID Hardship Fund + Accountant’s Certificate
The Victorian Small Business COVID Hardship Fund offers $10,000 to businesses that suffer a 70% decline in turnover due to COVID restrictions. An “accountant’s certificate”is preferred in order to verify this decline in turnover.
How To Vary Your PAYG Tax Instalment
If your quarterly tax instalment seems too high (or too low), you can learn why that might be and how to vary it to a more appropriate figure here.