Jeffery & Associates Chartered Accountants in Huddersfield | Accountant

Jeffery & Associates Chartered Accountants

Locality: Huddersfield

Phone: +61 7 3800 2148

Address: First Floor, 38 Chatswood & Magellan Roads 4127 Huddersfield

Website: http://www.aspireaccountantsandadvisors.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Great things don't come from comfort zones.

23.01.2022 ****GIVEAWAY TIME**** Guess what?! It's time for a second giveaway!! We have had so much fun running our monthly competition that we have decided why not have two running at the same time!... We have decided to give away a $100 voucher to one lucky person once our Facebook page reaches 500 likes! What type of voucher you ask? You get to pick! You will have the option to choose between Coles Myer, Bunnings or Netflix! How great does that sound?! All you need to do is like our Facebook page and like this post and you are in the running to be our winner! *Terms and conditions This giveaway will start from 09/09/2020 and will end once the page has reached 500 likes. Entrants must like the Facebook page and like this post in order to be eligible to be in the running for the gift card. The winner will have to choice to pick their gift card. Gift card options are Coles Myer, Bunnings or Netflix. No other options are available. The winner will be chosen at random and will be notified via Facebook messenger. The winner will also be mentioned in a post on our Facebook page.

23.01.2022 ****ATTENTION TO CLIENTS**** Due to the confirmed case of COVID-19 at Parklands Christian College, we have made the decision to close our office to face to face appointments, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY in order to protect our staff, their families and our clients. All bookings will be changed to phone appointments ONLY. If you are currently booked in for an appointment with one of our accountants, we will be in contact with you today to make the necessary changes to your appoint...ment. If you need to drop documents off to our office, a box will be provided outside of the front door. This was a very difficult decision for us to make as this is our busiest time of year and we have loved seeing all your faces once again. However, we do ask that our clients understand and respect the decision that we have made. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact our office on 07 3800 2148

23.01.2022 Whatever youre feeling right now is okay. Just keep going.

22.01.2022 Employers: Single Touch Payroll deadlines are just around the corner! Youll need to finalise and report to us by: 14 July, if youve got 20 or more employ...ees 31 July if you have fewer than 20 employees. Theres still time left on the clock, but if your datas ready to go now, why not avoid a last-minute rush? Find out more at www.ato.gov.au//Star/End-of-year-finalisation-through-STP/

21.01.2022 Whose org chart looks like this?

21.01.2022 Employers: Are you receiving JobKeeper payments? There are a few things you’ll need to do: - submit your decline in turnover - tell us the payment tiers for ea...ch of your eligible employees, and - make your monthly declaration. Our online services will be unavailable 14-15 November for essential system updates, so employers have until Monday 16 November to complete their monthly business declarations. For more information, check out our guides at www.ato.gov.au/jobkeeperguides

20.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the wonderful Fathers

20.01.2022 Its not about skill, its about WILL. Any great leader or boss will tell you that whether youve got no experience or 10+ years of experience, its easier to train for skills than attitude.

19.01.2022 Have you graduated this year? If you have a student loan, remember to declare it when you start working. You can declare your loan by completing: the TFN... declaration form when you start a new job a withholding declaration if you are already working and being paid. Declaring your loan will help ensure your employer withholds the right amount of tax. For more info, visit www.ato.gov.au//Study-and-training-/Compulsory-repayments/

19.01.2022 Small employers: Have you finalised your STP records? If you have 19 or fewer employees, the deadline for making a finalisation declaration through your Single ...Touch Payroll solution is 31 July. Its easy to do and ensures your employees can lodge their tax returns accurately and on time. Find out more at www.ato.gov.au//Star/End-of-year-finalisation-through-STP/ See more

19.01.2022 Be your own super(annuation) hero and make the most of what you save! You can use our online services to: search and rescue any lost or unclaimed super you... have combine your powers - consider consolidating your super into one account get briefed on your super fund account balance, contributions made by your employer and other essential info. To find out how our online services can help you keep track of your super, visit ato.gov.au/superonline

19.01.2022 Did you already received the FAKE phone call, email, or text message from the ATO stating you have a tax debt? Do not respond or click on the link provided in the messages! These people are scammers, pretending to be the ATO to obtain your personal information. The ATO would never threaten with arrest warrants or immediate payment. ... The things you can do against these scammers are: 1. Check the inbox of your myGov account to see if there are unread messages. 2. Log in to your business portal to check your business tax affairs. 3. Contact us. 4. Confirm with the ATO on 1800 008 540 if you are unsure. 5. And finally report it to the ATO (https://www.ato.gov.au/reportascam/#reportscam) Please do not share any personal details if you don’t trust it!

18.01.2022 Our technicians are still working to resolve the issue impacting some of our online services you can find more info at https://www.ato.gov.au//Media/ATO-upd...ate-on-systems-issues. Well inform you here on Facebook when the issue is resolved. Thank you for your patience and we apologise for the inconvenience. See more

18.01.2022 Employers: Registrations are now open for the JobMaker Hiring Credit! If you’re looking to hire new staff, you could receive payments for each job you create f...or eligible young people Find more info about the program and eligibility criteria at www.ato.gov.au/General/JobMaker-Hiring-Credit/

17.01.2022 Gearing up to lodge? Make sure your income statement is marked as tax ready before lodging. Most employers have until 31 July to finalise your income statemen...t, but well let you know when its ready through your myGov inbox. If you do lodge before your income statement is tax ready, you may need to amend your tax return and, in some cases, additional tax may be payable. You can lodge your tax return using myTax via myGov on any device, or using a registered tax agent. For more info, visit www.ato.gov.au//Working-as/Accessing-your-payment-summary/

17.01.2022 COMPETITION TIME Christmas is fast approaching: All You need to Do to be in the draw for this Xmas hamper is like this post, comment in 25 words or less why you love Christmas and share with your friends and family

17.01.2022 Cheryl needs to pick up her game.

15.01.2022 We hope everyone is safe and don't forget to check if the roads are flooded! https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/

15.01.2022 If youve received a government stimulus payment this financial year, do you know whether you need to include it in your tax return? Different payment types are... reported differently: JobKeeper payments if youre an employee these will be included on your income statement as salary and wages or an allowance. JobSeeker payments need to be included in your tax return and will also be included on your Centrelink payment summary. Accessed super you dont need to pay tax on COVID-19 early release of super amounts, so you dont need to include this in your tax return. No need to manually fill this out, most info will be automatically included in your tax return by late July. For more info about other income you need to report, visit www.ato.gov.au//Lodging-your-ta/In-detail/Tax-essentials/

15.01.2022 What do commission income, incentive payments and dividends from investments have in common? They’re all examples of assessable income that small business...es need to report in their tax return! Find out about the ins and outs of what you need to declare. Go to www.ato.gov.au//Income-and-deductions-f/Assessable-income/

14.01.2022 P r a c t i c e U p d a t e - August 2020 **Extension of the JobKeeper Payment Sadly, many Australian businesses are a long way from trending back to normal as we approach 27 September 2020, the original date that JobKeeper was set to end. Thankfully the government has announced an extension of the JobKeeper Payment, with additional turnover qualifications....Continue reading

14.01.2022 Holiday home owners: Renting out your property to family or friends at ‘mates rates’ over the holiday? Remember: If they’re only paying a percentage of what y...ou’d normally charge for rent, you’ll need to apportion your deductions; usually equal to the amount of of rent received. Find all the details to help get your claims right at www.ato.gov.au/General/Property/Holiday-homes/

14.01.2022 Are you a client of Jeffery & Associates and own a small business? The ATO is offering our small business clients support regarding the impacts of COVID-19. As part of that support, they are contacting certain small businesses who may benefit from receiving education and support about their business circumstances.... This education and support will assist: small businesses in the hospitality and retail industries small businesses in the sports and recreation industries small businesses who are finding the current economic environment more challenging small businesses in the building and construction industries ride-sourcing drivers wanting to claim motor vehicle expenses small businesses wanting to claim expenses for their business home office. If you have received and email or SMS from the ATO and are unsure if it is genuine or a potential scam, please call our office and we can help you out!

13.01.2022 Don't forget, if you don't lodge 2018-2019 tax return before the 31st of March, you might lose your access to ongoing Child Care Subsidy (CCS). https://www.ato.gov.au//Child-Care-Subsidy-recipient-s-re/

13.01.2022 Still time to come in and have your Tax done before Christmas!

13.01.2022 On behalf of the team, we wish you all a Happy Easter ! Enjoy the long weekend and make the most out of the renewed freedom. See you after Easter again and Stay Safe ! Our office will be closed from Friday the 2nd and we will reopen again on the Tuesday the 6th of April.

12.01.2022 First aid kit Torch and batteries Australian business number (ABN) details up-to-date We know that your ABN is the last thing on your mind when disaster ...strikes. But from sourcing masks during COVID-19, to helping firefighters locate the nearest petrol station, your ABN details are used to keep our community safe. If you’ve changed your business address, activity or contact info, now is the time to update your ABN details. Find out how at www.abr.gov.au//Updating-or-cance/Update-your-ABN-details/

11.01.2022 A special congratulations Tania Vella, you are the lucky winner of the $100 Coles gift card for the month of July!! Want the chance to win a $100 Coles gift card? Head over to our competition post on our Facebook page (pinned post) to enter. Remember, we have another draw coming up in August!! ... You know what they say, you gotta be in it to win it!! Good luck everyone!

11.01.2022 Running your own small business? If you received government grants or payments last financial year, you may need to include these as assessable income when you ...lodge your tax return. Assessable government payments include: JobKeeper payments Supporting Apprentices and Trainees wage subsidy Fuel tax credits Wine equalisation tax producer rebate Check out our small business tax time essentials to learn more - visit www.ato.gov.au/SBsupport See more

10.01.2022 Have health insurance? Remember your health insurer is no longer required to send you a private health insurance statement. Instead, theyll let us know and we...ll automatically include it in your tax return by the end of July. Check if your health fund information has already been pre-filled in your tax return at www.ato.gov.au//Lodging-/In-detail/Pre-fill-availability/

09.01.2022 ****GIVEAWAY TIME**** Guess what?! Its time for a second giveaway!! We have had so much fun running our monthly competition that we have decided why not have two running at the same time!... We have decided to give away a $100 voucher to one lucky person once our Facebook page reaches 500 likes! What type of voucher you ask? You get to pick! You will have the option to choose between Coles Myer, Bunnings or Netflix! How great does that sound?! All you need to do is like our Facebook page and like this post and you are in the running to be our winner! *Terms and conditions This giveaway will start from 09/09/2020 and will end once the page has reached 500 likes. Entrants must like the Facebook page and like this post in order to be eligible to be in the running for the gift card. The winner will have to choice to pick their gift card. Gift card options are Coles Myer, Bunnings or Netflix. No other options are available. The winner will be chosen at random and will be notified via Facebook messenger. The winner will also be mentioned in a post on our Facebook page.

09.01.2022 The temporary JobKeeper Payment changes on 4 January. You’ll need to make sure you meet the decline in turnover test.

08.01.2022 P r a c t i c e U p d a t e - September 2020 Superannuation guarantee rate increase update Recently, arguments both for and against increasing the rate of compulsory superannuation guarantee (SG) have continued to be tossed around!...Continue reading

07.01.2022 A special congratulations Nita Plant, you are the lucky winner of the $100 Coles gift card for the month of August!! Want the chance to win a $100 Coles gift card? Head over to our competition post on our Facebook page (pinned post) to enter. Remember, we have another draw coming up in September!! ... You know what they say, you gotta be in it to win it!! Good luck everyone!

07.01.2022 A friendly reminder to our clients that our office will be closed on Friday the 14th of August due to the EKKA public holiday. Because of this, our office will remain open on Monday the 10th of August

06.01.2022 ** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ** I have been on a teleconference with the Chief Health Officer regarding the #Covid19 cases announced this morning. The following inf...ormation has been provided: Queensland Health is currently speaking with two young women who returned from Melbourne on 21 July via Sydney and have tested positive for COVID-19. The movements of these two women are urgently being confirmed and contact tracing has begun. QHealth has confirmed that they visited Peak Thai Restaurant at Orion Shopping Centre on Sunday evening. They may have also visited other shops in Springfield Lakes, but this is still being confirmed. A detailed list of all locations visited will be issued later today - as interviews are still taking place with the women. If you are in Greater Springfield and you have Covid19 symptoms, you need to get tested and self-isolate. https://bit.ly/2D039gT West Moreton Health has confirmed they are standing up a Fever Clinic at Orion Shopping Centre from tomorrow morning (30 July 2020). If you have any concerns or questions, please contact my office on (07) 3447 9300 or email [email protected]. Please be assured that everyone is working very quickly to manage this situation. I also urge you to only follow official advice on this matter as information is being sourced properly. I will provide further details as they come to hand.

06.01.2022 Come in and see us and make sure this isn’t you!

06.01.2022 Weve all been there.

06.01.2022 Hands up if you think its important to teach financial literacy in our schools? We do! Thats why we have developed the following resources to help Australia...n teachers teach tax and super: Paying It Forward - a primary school resource which focuses on values and actions to help establish strong foundations for tax and super. Tax, Super + You - a secondary school resource which teaches tax and super, with fun, animated and interactive elements designed to appeal to students. To find out more about our resources, visit www.ato.gov.au/General/Education-zone/

05.01.2022 Applications for COVID-19 early release of super close on 31 December 2020. If you’ve been financially affected by COVID-19 and need early access to your super ...by Christmas, apply online before 11 December. Check if you’re eligible at www.ato.gov.au//Withdrawi/COVID-19-early-release-of-super/

05.01.2022 Healthcare workers have been Australias heroes during COVID-19 If youre a doctor, specialist, nurse, midwife, paramedic or carer, weve developed info t...o help you understand what you can claim at tax time. Check-up on our health industry work-related expenses guide at www.ato.gov.au//I/Occupation-and-industry-specific-guides/

05.01.2022 Great things dont come from comfort zones.

05.01.2022 Employers: Have you updated your payroll software or processes to reflect the updated tax tables? Remember you must be withholding the correct amount from payments you make to employees by 16 Nov 2020. Check out the updated tax tables at www.ato.gov.au/Rates/Tax-tables/

04.01.2022 Employers: The JobMaker Hiring Credit is here! For every new position you create until 6 Oct 2021, you could receive up to $200 per week. Check you meet the eligibility criteria and register now at www.ato.gov.au/General/JobMaker-Hiring-Credit/

04.01.2022 A NSW man was handed a criminal conviction and fined $1,500 yesterday after claiming false work-related expenses on his tax return The bank exec claimed more... than $15,000 in travel expenses for ‘overseas conferences’ even though he hadn’t left the country that financial year! If you’re thinking of claiming work-related deductions, remember to follow the three golden rules: You must have spent the money yourself and weren’t reimbursed It must directly relate to earning your income You must have a record to prove it. To find out more about the case and why it’s important to double check your claims, head to www.ato.gov.au//Case-s/Tax-crime-prosecution-case-studies/

04.01.2022 It's not about skill, it's about WILL. Any great leader or boss will tell you that whether you've got no experience or 10+ years of experience, it's easier to train for skills than attitude.

04.01.2022 Claiming instant asset write-off in tax time 2020! If youve purchased or are planning to purchase assets for your business, you may be eligible to claim an immediate deduction under the instant asset write-off expansion. From 12 March to 30 June 2020 (inclusive), the instant asset write-off threshold for each asset increased to $150,000 (from $30,000).... To get it right, remember: - Check if youre an eligible business - Both new and second-hand assets can be claimed, provided - Each asset costs less than $150,000 - Assets must be first used or installed ready for use between 12 March and 30 June 2020 - A car limit applies to passenger vehicles. The limit is $57,581 - For the 201920 income tax year - If your asset is for business and private use, you can only claim the business portion - You can claim a deduction for the balance of your small business pool if its less than $150,000 at 30 June 2020 (before applying depreciation deductions) - Different eligibility criteria and thresholds apply to assets first used, or installed ready for use, prior to 12 March 2020. Remember, registered tax agents can help you with your tax.

03.01.2022 Our priority during COVID-19 has been to provide help and support to those who need it most. If you have claimed any of the COVID-19 stimulus measures and made ...genuine mistakes, well help you resolve them But, those that cheat the system are firmly on our radar Read how our COVID-19 approach to compliance keeps the system fair www.ato.gov.au/Gener/COVID-19/COVID-19-compliance-measures/

02.01.2022 Is your employer no longer participating in JobKeeper? Remember, if you’ve already agreed to be nominated for JobKeeper you may not be able to be nominated again by a different employer. For more info, visit www.ato.gov.au/General/JobKeeper-Payment/Employees/

02.01.2022 Businesses: Are you receiving JobKeeper payments? If you are, it’s time to make your monthly business declaration You have until 14 December 2020 to submit yo...ur declaration, but the sooner you get it in, the sooner you’ll be reimbursed! Find more info at www.ato.gov.au/General/JobKeeper-Payment/JobKeeper-guides/

01.01.2022 To do your best is all you can ask of yourself.