At Blaze Acumen, we value the health and safety of both our clients and staff members. Therefore, observing Government health orders, we are now required to sight proof of vaccination via the Services Victoria phone app or a certified medical exemption to be permitted to visit our office. If you are unable to visit our
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This article is relevant for clients with a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Last year we raised with you several areas receiving greater auditor focus and ATO scrutiny. Refer Client Alert No.71: 2020 SMSF Compliance Renewed auditor focus and ATO scrutiny These issues continue to face close scrutiny, in particular the guidelines for valuing assets, which we explore
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As part of the government’s Modernising Business Registers Program, from 1 November 2021, all directors will need to apply for a Director ID (formerly referred to as Director Identification Numbers or DINs). You will be issued with one Director ID that will link across all director positions and you will hold this number for life.
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This article is relevant for employers meeting Superannuation guarantee requirements Key points From 1 July 2021 the SG contribution rate for all employers increased to 10% (up from 9.5%). The first contribution of 10% (for the quarter ended 30 September 2021) must be paid by 28 October 2021 – so there is still time to
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On 30 September 2021, the Victorian Government announced a package of grants for the next six weeks, to be jointly funded by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments. The grants comprise extensions and ‘top-ups’ of existing grant categories that have previously been provided, including the Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund. Further details of the grants can be
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This Client Alert is relevant to Clients with superannuation Indexation of Contribution caps Restrictions limit the amount that can be contributed to super, referred to as the contribution cap limits. As of 1 July 2021, the superannuation concessional and non-concessional contribution caps have been indexed. The new caps are: The total superannuation balance
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The Government has released draft legislation implementing tax and regulatory reforms for employee share schemes (ESS), making it easier for businesses to offer ESS. These changes were foreshadowed in the 2021-2022 Federal Budget. Tax changes Under the current legislation, tax-deferred ESS schemes allows an employee to defer paying tax in relation to their ESS interests
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There has been a raft of support measures introduced to help NSW businesses and individuals during the extended 2021 COVID-19 lockdown. Outlined below is a summary of those measures including some frequently asked questions regarding the 2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grant: 2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grant The 2021 COVID-19 business grant provides support for businesses
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Following the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 circuit breaker 7 day lockdown, our team is set up to work remotely so you can still contact your Blaze Acumen advisor via their usual telephone number (or 03 9694 3000) and email. In line with the restrictions and to play our part in stopping the spread of COVID-19, the
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The Victorian State Budget for 2021/22 was released by Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas on Thursday 20 May 2021. The full budget papers are available at https://www.dtf.vic.gov.au/state-budget/2021-22-state-budget. Click to DOWNLOAD Victoria State Budget 2021-2022 Summary The key tax measures and changes announced in the budget as foreshadowed in our Client Alert 81 – Victoria State Budget
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