taxation

COVID 19 government grants and assistance

COVID 19 Government Grants and Assistance

Commonwealth COVID-19 Disaster Payment The COVID-19 Disaster Payment was originally announced on 3 June 2021 in response to the May/June 2021 Victorian lockdown (and made applicable to future Commonwealth declared hotspots such as in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia). Its primary aim is to provide weekly assistance to eligible individuals (i.e., eligible full time, […]
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covid 19 government grants and assistance etax australia

Covid 19 Government Grants and Assistance

Covid 19 Government Grants and Assistance The COVID-19 Disaster Payment was originally announced on 3 June 2021 in response to the May/June 2021 Victorian lockdown (and made applicable to future Commonwealth declared hotspots such as in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia). Its primary aim is to provide weekly assistance to eligible individuals (i.e., eligible […]
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business support fund etax australia au

Circuit Breaker Business Support Package

  The Victorian Government has launched the $250 million Circuit Breaker Business Support Package to assist small to medium businesses and sole traders, under the circuit breaker restrictions announced on 27 May 2021. https://business.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/circuit-breaker-business-support-package The package will support businesses unable to operate due to these necessary public health measures, including targeted support for the events industry. […]
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debt-and-wealth-creation-etax-australia

Debt and Wealth Creation

Reducing debt is easier said than done. We all borrow money at some stage in our lives, whether it be to buy a house, buy a care or start a business.  Whilst debt leveraging treated as a useful wealth-building tool, in most cases reducing all debt will result in a higher standard of living. The […]
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more COVID grants given to SMEs given tax free status

More COVID grants given to SMEs given tax free status

Under the Income Tax Assessment (Eligible State and Territory COVID-19 Economic Recovery Grant Programs) Declaration 2020, Mr Frydenberg declared as tax-free funds received in Victoria under the Alpine Business Fund, the Business Support Fund 3, the Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund, the Melbourne City Recover Fund – Small business reactivation grants, the Outdoor Eating and Entertainment […]
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are fitness expenses tax deductible? etax australia

Are Fitness Expenses Tax Deductible

Fitness expenses will be tax deductible if employees need an abnormal level of fitness to perform their job. Typically, this applies to only professional sportspeople, physical training instructors with the defense force and police force, firefighters, and special forces personnel. Key points to notes: Keep receipts for any fitness expenses incurred – gym fees, training […]
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