In the 2020 calendar year, the total reported losses from scams was over $175 million (an over $32 million increase compared to 2019). In this article, we cover some of the different types of scams. Read More

We now have further details on the NSW Government Covid-19 Business grant. If you are an eligible business that satisfies the decline in turnover test you will receive one of the following: $15,000 for a decline in turnover of 70% or more

After 23 plus years with Lister Mason, I will no longer be employed by the firm after 30 June 2021. My move to Bermagui is making it logistically harder to do client work. This, along with software changes and increasing concerns around cyber

This year’s big spending budget was somewhat unexpected by many, given the large financial outlays during the COVID 19 pandemic. Interestingly though, a lot of the spending measures are not scheduled to commence until July 2022. A summary of the key

The way we work is changing, and for many people working from home is the new normal. If you are an employee who works from home, you may be able to claim a deductions for expenses you incur. You can choose one of three ways to calculate your

The Australian Taxation Office is on the lookout for anyone trying to claim hefty working-from-home expenses while also maintaining or increasing claims for things like car, travel or clothing expenses. The ATO had to shift focus last year on

The JobKeeper Payment program, which began on 1 March 2020, has now ended (on 28 March 2021). In this article, we provide a status update on several of the other COVID-19 economic response measures. Read More This article is courtesy of the