Government guarantees loans to support businesses

What is available and to whom? The Government has announced they will provide a guarantee of 50% to Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) lenders for new unsecured loans provided to small businesses (turnover up to $50 million). The loans are to be for working capital and not as part of refinancing arrangements.  The Guarantee will apply to new loans from early April to 30 September 2020.  Loans…

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ATO Assistance and Deferrals Available

What is available and to whom? The Government has introduced measures available for businesses experiencing financial difficulty as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.  These include:  Reversing any penalties and interest on tax liabilities that have been charged on or after 23 January 2020   Payment deferrals of up to 6 months for fringe benefits tax assessments, income tax assessments, business activity statements and excise   Quarterly tax instalment payers…

PAYG Pay As You Go Income Tax Installment Variations

Pay As You Go (PAYG) income tax instalment variations and refunds now available

What is available and to whom? If you have been affected by the COVID19 quarterly tax instalment payers can vary their current and prior PAYG instalments on their activity statement for the March 2020 quarter. How do I get it? To access this option you must vary the number of your PAYG instalments on your March activity statement before the instalment is due. Taxpayers who vary their…

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Boosting cash flow for employers

Support now increased to a minimum of $20k and up to a maximum of $100k for employers. What is available and to whom? Small and medium sized business with annual turnover under $50 million that employ workers will now be eligible for a payment equal to 100% of their salary and wages withheld (the PAYGW amounts) for the period 1 January to 30 June 2020 on…