Great news for those that are continuing to work from home this year – the Tax Office has now extended the 80¢ per hour shortcut method until 30 June 2021. This is the third time the Tax Office has extended the shortcut method. It was first due to expire at the end of the last […]

The JobKeeper Payment (JKP) has been extended and covers the JobKeeper fortnights from Monday 4 January 2021 to Sunday 28 March 2021. Businesses are required to re-assess their eligibility to remain in the scheme and must satisfy two separate decline in turnover tests, being: the original projected GST decline in turnover test and the new […]

We all have a savings goal that we would like to reach – whether you’re saving to buy a house, upgrade your car or go on holiday. Sticking to a budget can be difficult – especially during times where many have lost their job or seen a decrease in household income due to Covid-19. 1. The 50-30-20 […]

On 21 July 2020, the Government announced that the JobKeeper Payment (JKP) would be extended by a further six months to 28 March 2021 on a scaled-back basis, with businesses being required to re-assess their eligibility to remain in the scheme. As employers will be required to re-assess their eligibility for the JobKeeper scheme whereby […]

The Government has amended the JobKeeper rules to allow more employees to qualify for the JobKeeper payment. This is achieved by extending the eligible employee test to also include eligible employees who were employed on 1 July 2020 (in addition to those employed on the original 1 March 2020 employment date). As a result, more […]

We’re glad to see the Morrison Government backing small businesses with the extension of the instant asset write-off until 31 December 2020! Did you know that they have applied a car limit to the cost of passenger vehicles purchased through the instant asset write-off scheme? The car limit is: $57,581 for the 2019–20 income tax […]

Not sure what you need to bring to your Income Tax Return appointment? As a general rule of thumb, here is a list of documents you should bring with you (if applicable) Work-Related Expenses Interest Earned Managed Funds Dividends Donations Bank Details (BSB, Acc Name & Number) Income Protection Insurance If new to our firm […]

On July 21 2020 the Australian government extended the Jobkeeper Payment scheme by 6 months.  Initially, the scheme was to conclude on 27 September 2020.  However, the effects related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has seen a proposed extension of a new end date of 28 March 2021, giving businesses and not-for-profits the opportunity to […]

Meet Andrew Catlow (some might know him as Dudley) Andrew is one of the four Directors here at Moore Lewis & Partners and has been a valuable asset to the company since 1996. Apart from providing traditional accounting and taxation services, including individual returns, Andrew offers specialised advice to our rural clients. Outside of work, […]

Pam is one of the four directors here at Moore Lewis & Partners and has been a valued member of our firm for 18 years. Pam loves working with numbers (especially when it reconciles). She also loves interacting with her clients – especially when she sees them year after year. Some of her favourite memories […]