The Federal Government has registered a legislative instrument permitting electronic signatures and virtual meetings to assist continuity of business operations despite the pandemic. ...
The Federal Government has registered a legislative instrument permitting electronic signatures and virtual meetings to assist continuity of business operations despite the pandemic.
With the consequences of COVID-19 becoming increasingly pronounced, listed entities need to ensure they manage disclosure obligations by alerting the ASX of material information arising from the pandemic.
The recent decision in the Marsella case confirmed the obligation of SMSF trustees to make a death benefit decision in good faith. But does this obligation apply wider than just to death benefits?
Recognising the important role the resources sector will play in spurring Queensland’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, this week the Queensland Government announced the tender process under the State’s 2020 exploration program would recommence.
The ATO has released guidance that shows the JobKeeper ‘schemes’ that will be audited. Businesses that are receiving JobKeeper payments should check that their payments are not at risk of being clawed back by the ATO.
GST-registered importers can apply to defer payment of GST on their taxable importations from the time of importation until the 21st day of the following month. The GST liability can then be offset with any available input tax credits for the month.
We have written about SMSFs providing rent relief to related parties, the issues involved, and the ATO’s ‘no action’ position. The ATO is now releasing its expectations of what auditors must do.
The Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court have established a ‘COVID-19 list’ for urgent family law matters arising from the impact of coronavirus.
‘He/she has gone to Thailand, transferred our investment property to a friend/family member and withdrawn $100,000 from the joint bank account.’
The ramifications of COVID-19 are being felt by businesses, and not-for-profits and charities are no exception. Key changes and considerations for not-for-profits and charities are outlined in this article.
On 24 April 2020, the Treasurer announced that new rules will be introduced for the ‘decline in turnover’ test. The effect of one of these rules is that service entities, which may not suffer the necessary decline in turnover in their own right, may now become eligible for JobKeeper payments.
In February 2019, the decision of Re Marsella; Marsella v Wareham (No 2) [2019] VSC 65, provided some food for thought for trustees paying death benefits from self-managed superannuation funds
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Fast, accurate and flexible entities including companies, self-managed superannuation funds and trusts.