Budget 2020-21 Update
Posted 6 Oct '20
Posted 6 Oct '20
The 2020-21 Federal Budget is a road to recovery paved with cash.
Key initiatives include:
– Personal income tax cuts from 1 July 2020
– A $4 billion ‘JobMaker’ Hiring Credit to encourage businesses to take on more employees aged 16-35 years old
– $110 billion in infrastructure investment over 10 years
– Immediate deductions for business investment in capital asset
– Changes to how companies can manage losses
– Access to generous tax concessions for a wider range of businesses
“So… how much does an SMSF actually cost me?” It’s hands-down the most common question we get from trustees, and the honest answer is: it depends on who you ask – and, crucially, on how they charge you. Let’s cut through the noise and put some real numbers on the table.
Starting a company is an exciting step, but the order in which you register your business and make purchases can affect your GST claims. If you have paid for equipment or start-up expenses personally before your company was incorporated, you may be wondering whether those GST credits are lost.
Starting a business can be equally exciting and daunting. What may have begun as a side hustle can grow into something much bigger - and
eventually, you may reach the point where doing everything yourself is no longer sustainable.
For many small business owners, that next stage of growth brings an important question: should you hire your first employee or engage an
independent contractor?