Claiming Tax Deductible Expenses While Working From Home Due to COVID-19

New method for claiming expenses when working from home during COVID-19 With more and more people working from home to minimise their risk of exposure to the Coronavirus, the ATO have introduced a temporary simplified method (or shortcut method) of calculating additional running expenses incurred whilst employees are working from home. This shortcut method can [...]

Helping businesses to best prosper throughout the Coronavirus Pandemic

Advivo Monthly or Quarterly Service Programs Shortly before the Coronavirus Pandemic hit the world, we at Advivo completely reengineered the way we’re able to work with businesses to deliver a better service for their ongoing goals and needs. We did this because we understand business owners crave all the benefits of having an accountant who [...]

The JobKeeper Payment Explained

Summary of the JobKeeper Payment Scheme Last week the Federal Government passed a package of Bills through both Houses of Parliament to give effect to the JobKeeper Scheme. We have received a great summary from The National Tax and Accountants’ Association which is relevant and meaningful for our clients. Download your copy here The JobKeeper [...]

Are you Safe Harbour Ready?

Why now is the perfect time to ensure that you are eligible to invoke the Safe Harbour Provisions… With all of the change and uncertainty that we are currently experiencing, the additions to our “To Do Lists” or “Action Plans” are growing every day. But one thing that is imperative to consider at this time [...]

Child Care and Early Childhood Education Relief Package

Government Relief Package for the Child Care Sector Yesterday the Federal Government announced a new relief package for the child care and early childhood education sector. We have received a great summary from The National Tax and Accountants’ Association which is relevant and meaningful for our clients in these industries. Download your copy HERE. If [...]

UPDATE – Wages subsidy for businesses JobKeeper Payment

Wage Subsidy For Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Last Monday saw the Covid-19 pandemic move from a health crisis to an economic crisis for Australia. We are in uncharted waters with many jobs and businesses lost already. The federal and state Governments have responded with a number of assistance schemes, reliefs and other packages to support [...]

Advivo we are here to help!

Advivo - We are here to help! Advivo is a specialist advisory and accountancy firm focussed on taking our clients to the next level. This often means helping in addressing difficult circumstances such as we are all experiencing now with the COVID-19 crisis. In these unprecedented times procrastination is our worst enemy and fast but [...]

How to Access the Australian Government Stimulus Measures and What They Mean for You

Stimulus Measures for Businesses Amid the COVID-19 Crisis Further to our previous correspondence on the COVID-19 crisis, we’re pleased to be receiving many calls from clients looking to find solutions, take actions and identify opportunities to move forward. Remember ‘adapt and overcome’ should be the focus of all businesses and individuals right now, understanding that […]

QLD Payroll Tax Relief

Payroll Tax Relief for SMB's and Large Businesses As part of the Queensland State Government's response to the COVID-19 Crisis, they have provided for relief from Payroll Tax, as follows: Small and Medium Businesses All small and medium businesses (payroll up to $6.5M) in Queensland will be eligible for: A two-month refund of payroll tax [...]

Temporary Drawdown Reduction For Pensions

Government Temporarily Reduces Super Minimum Drawdown The Government is temporarily reducing superannuation minimum drawdown requirements for account-based pensions and similar products by 50% for 2019–20 and 2020–21. This measure will benefit retirees holding these products by reducing the need to sell investment assets to fund minimum drawdown requirements. Superannuation Changes: Remember, We’re Here to Help! [...]