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PAYG Withholding Calculation Explanation

Hello All I hope you are all surviving these very trying times. Things are changing Daily and I am expecting another Stimulus #3 to be announced soon. Fingers crossed. The Small Business Commissioner is conducting webinars which may relate to you, I encourage to have a look at their website for up and coming webinars […]

Australian Government COVID-19 Stimulus Package Summary

The COVID-19 stimulus package, which included both the first and second Coronavirus stimulus package announcements, has now been passed through parliament. Milanese Accountants have outlined the sections that we believe will be most relevant to you. Milanese Accountants have tried to keep this as basic as possible to outline what measures have been included, what […]

QUICK LINKS TO GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES AND HOUSEHOLDS IMPACTED BY COVID-19

Senator the Hon Michaelia CashMinister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family BusinessSenator for Western Australia 24 March 2020 UPDATE QuiCK LINKS TO Government support for businesses AND HOUSEHOLDS impacted by COVID-19 The Government is acting to cushion the blow from the coronavirus for businesses and households to help them get through to the other side […]

COVID-19 Stimulus Resources

The Stimulus measures announced on Sunday night, were passed through parliament last night and are now able to be accessed. To keep informed about all news and updates relating to Coronavirus (COVID‑19), please visit: https://www.australia.gov.au/ Below are some important links regarding the above mentioned stimulus measures. Supporting the Flow of Credit https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/business-investment Cash flow assistance for […]

PM unveils SME and worker assistance

PM unveils a raft of new measures for small businesses and workers who lose their job The $66 billion dollars in conjunction with the government’s first round of stimulus and the Reserve Bank rate cuts totals the economic package to an estimate of $189 billion. View the media conference with those announcements at https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-22/pm-unveils-raft-of-new-measures-for-small-businesses-and-workers/12079244

Banks to defer loan repayments for small business

Australian banks will defer loan repayments for small businesses affected by COVID-19 for six months, starting Monday. Read the story at https://www.mybusiness.com.au/finance/6761-banks-to-defer-loan-repayments-for-small-business

What support is available to you? COVID-19

The Australian Government has announced measures to support businesses impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19). If you’re a sole trader or you employ people, learn what your business can get and where to go for help. Visit https://www.business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business/what-support-is-available-to-your-business for more information.

Information about COVID-19 for consumers and businesses

Dear SBFCC members & observers, We would like to share with you some useful updates and information relating to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), including advice for consumers and businesses on their rights and obligations regarding travel and event cancellations. Please see the following links: Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and COVID-19: https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-rights-guarantees/covid-19-coronavirus-information-for-consumers ACCC Media Release dated […]

Australian Government Cash flow assistance for businesses

This assistance will support businesses to manage cash flow challenges and help businesses retain their employees. These two measures are designed to support employing small and medium enterprises and to improve business confidence. In addition, the wage subsidy for apprentices and trainees will help to ensure the continued development of the skilled workforce that employers […]

ATO Covid-19 Information for Businesses

Businesses impacted by COVID-19 can phone our Emergency Support Infoline on 1800 806 218 for help tailored to your circumstances. If you prefer to speak to us in a language other than English, phone the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50 for help with your call. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can phone our Indigenous […]