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COVID-19: The JobKeeper Payment
The Government is introducing a subsidy program to support employees and businesses. The JobKeeper Payment is designed to help businesses affected by the Coronavirus to cover the costs of their employees’ wages, so that more employees can retain their job and continue to earn an income. The Government will provide $1,500 per fortnight per employee […]
The Second $66.1 bn Stimulus Package: What you need to know
The Government released a second, far reaching $66.1 bn stimulus package that boosts income support payments, introduces targeted changes to the superannuation rules, provides cash flow support of up to $100,000 for small business employers, and relaxes corporate insolvency laws. The total $84 billion dollar stimulus package (including the first announced package) was passed without […]
COVID-19: Empire Accountants
Valued Client We recognise that COVID-19 is placing new and increasing challenges on our clients, our community and our economy. We understand these current events result in a significant level of uncertainty for our clients. The stimulus package is due to clear through parliament week of 23 March when the next sitting is scheduled. From […]
The Empire Times Client Feature - Summer Daze Pools
Empire Accountants has had the pleasure of working alongside Steve and Anita from Summer Daze Pools, assisting them with their taxation needs. Summer Daze are based in North Brisbane, specialising in the design and construction of amazing pools! To check out some of their work visit the website here (*warning you will be wishing it was summer again). […]
Thoughtful Christmas Parties for your Employees that don’t break the bank
Christmas is the time of year where cash flow may be tight for small business, whether you have 3 or 30 staff members and you are trying to show them your appreciation for their work over the year but can’t afford an all-night rager how about considering some options below… An in office cheese and […]
Doin’ it Tough for Cystic Fibrosis with Tough Mudder
This September The Empire crew and some silly willing friends of the Empire will be running the course of Tough Mudder! For those of you that don’t know, Tough Mudder is an 18-20km obstacle course designed to test physical strength and mental grit. Tough Mudder puts camaraderie over finisher rankings and is not a timed […]