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K.I.S Bookkeeping

Locality: Narellan, New South Wales, Australia

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25.01.2022 JobKeeper employees can be directed to work less hours, or change their duties or location of work in some situations. Safeguards apply and there are also rules... about how you should be notified and consulted about the changes. Your employer needs to: 1. notify you in writing at least 3 days before they give the direction (unless you genuinely agree to a shorter timeframe) 2. consult with you (or your representative) about the direction and keep a written record of the consultation 3. give the you the direction in writing. Weve got templates for giving JobKeeper directions, and our myth busting videos here: https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//tools-and-resources-d

24.01.2022 SCAM ALERT Were seeing a growing number of people making large payments for fake tax debts. Dont get caught! These phone calls will tell you that you owe ...money and need to pay it straight away or youll be arrested. The scammer will try to keep you on the line until you pay, often by unusual methods such as bitcoin, pre-paid credit cards or gift cards. If you get a call like this, hang up and dont provide any info. Well never: threaten you with immediate arrest send unsolicited pre-recorded messages to your phone keep you on the line until a payment is made request payment of debts via bitcoin, gift cards or other vouchers. Warn your family and friends to stay alert and visit our scams page to learn more: www.ato.gov.au//online-services/i/verify-or-report-a-scam/

24.01.2022 With changing work arrangements, it can be difficult to keep track of your leave entitlements. Especially if youve been using some paid leave to top up how muc...h youre being paid while youre under a JobKeeper enabling stand down. Just remember, for the time youre on paid leave, youre not on a JobKeeper enabling stand down. Our Leave Calculator is a quick and easy way to help check how much annual leave and sick leave youve got: https://calculate.fairwork.gov.au/leave

24.01.2022 Thinking of buying a brand new house or apartment? You may have tax obligations to keep in mind. Your conveyancer, solicitor or registered agent can help, but i...ts a good idea to stay in the know. Read up on the settlement process and watch our video at www.ato.gov.au//in-detail/you/property/gst-at-settlement/

23.01.2022 Your boss doesnt have to put your leave balance on your pay slip, but they need to keep a record of it and tell you if you ask. Your employment records also ne...ed to be kept up to date with other things like your pay rate and any JobKeeper enabling directions that apply to you. Its a good idea to keep a record of these things yourself as well. It can come in handy if a problem comes up down the track. Weve got a full breakdown of the pay slip and record-keeping rules here: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay/pay-slips-and-record-keeping

23.01.2022 Creating a coronavirus safe workplace can mean spending extra time disinfecting surfaces, setting up hand sanitising stations and taking other steps. If you ha...ve to come in earlier or stay back later than usual to get things safe and ready for customers, you may be entitled to be paid for the extra time. And if its outside your normal working hours, you may also be entitled to overtime pay. Check your award rates using our Pay Calculator: https://calculate.fairwork.gov.au/findyouraward

23.01.2022 If health authorities identify a case of coronavirus at your workplace, they may give a direction for the premises to be temporarily closed. Your boss should k...eep you informed of whats happening with the business. Depending on the situation and the nature of your work, you may be able to work at another location or work from home. If that isnt possible, you can agree to use paid leave like annual or long service leave while the business is closed. In those circumstances, you may also have the option of taking unpaid leave. Otherwise, your boss may stand you down until health authorities say the business can be reopened. JobKeeper employees should still get the minimum $1500 (before tax) fortnightly payment during this time. https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//stand-down-during-cor

23.01.2022 What if I cant attend work because my childs school or childcare is closed? Our website has information on your entitlements and obligations. https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//information-for-victo

21.01.2022 Bonding with your newborn as a family unit is important. Concurrent leave lets both parents take up to 8 weeks of unpaid parental leave at the same time. The l...eave can be taken in a single block or broken up into shorter periods. It comes out of your total unpaid parental leave entitlement and has to be taken within the first 12 months of birth (or the date of adoption). While the leave is unpaid, you may be able to access other financial support like dad and partner pay through Centrelink. More here: https://www.fairwork.gov.au//materni/taking-parental-leave

19.01.2022 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/

19.01.2022 JobKeeper employees can be asked to take annual leave, and we know that many have been. Now that were a few months into JobKeeper, you might be looking at your... decreasing leave balance and wondering whether you can save some leave for when travel restrictions ease. The JobKeeper rules in the Fair Work Act say you can be asked to take annual leave, but you have to keep a balance of at least 2 weeks. So if your leave balance is getting down towards the 2 week mark, now is the time to start a conversation with your employer about whats next. More here: https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//leave-the-jobkeeper-s

19.01.2022 Contractors and consultants do you provide any of these services? Building and construction Cleaning Courier Delivery and road freight ... Information technology Security, investigation or surveillance Businesses who pay you to provide these services may need to include your payments to us as part of their annual reporting. Well use this info to prefill these payments in your tax return, making it easier for you to get tax time right! Learn more at www.ato.gov.au//taxable-payments-reporting---what-it-mea/ See more

15.01.2022 If you purchased a rental property after 1 July 2017, your deductions could look a little bit different this tax time. If you decided to go with a second-hand ...option when you replaced the blinds and dishwasher, you may no longer be able to claim a deduction. Instead, these items will be taken into consideration when you sell the property down the track. For more information on how this could apply to you, go to www.ato.gov.au//Resident/Rental-expenses-you-can-t-claim/ See more

14.01.2022 The short answer is not necessarily. Your boss can ask you to work reasonable additional hours as usual, but if the only reason youre being asked to work more ...hours is to match the JobKeeper amount its unlikely to be reasonable. When looking at whats reasonable both the business needs and your personal circumstances should be taken into consideration. This includes the impact the extra hours would have on your caring responsibilities. You can refuse a request to work extra hours if theyre unreasonable. Weve got more info and examples here: https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//changing-duties-locat

14.01.2022 On 5 August 2020, the Fair Work Commission varied the Real Estate Award by adding a new Schedule I. It applies from an employees first full pay period on or af...ter 6 August 2020. Schedule I temporarily changes the rules for commission-only arrangements and the calculation of an employees Minimum Income Threshold Amount. Weve got more info on our webpage - Real Estate Award Flexibility during coronavirus: https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//real-estate-a/default

14.01.2022 Businesses: Do you pay contractors? You may need to lodge a taxable payments annual report (TPAR) by 28 August if your business provides and pays contractors fo...r these services: building and construction cleaning courier, delivery or road freight information technology security, investigation or surveillance Lodging online is simple and secure. Watch our video or visit www.ato.gov.au//Taxable-payments-ann/Resources-to-help-you See more

14.01.2022 Getting paid shouldnt be a surprise. Your award, enterprise agreement or registered agreements will usually set out whether you must be paid weekly, fortnightl...y or monthly. If it doesnt, you must be paid at least monthly. Most awards and enterprise agreements set extra rules about when you should be paid and can cover things like being paid on a regular pay day, what happens if a public holiday falls on your pay day, or whether youre entitled to penalty rates if your pay goes in late. Check the rules here: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay/paying-wages

13.01.2022 The coronavirus outbreak has affected everyone differently. If youre feeling distressed or overwhelmed its important to seek help. Its also important to keep... an eye out for loved ones and colleagues. You can find resources to help you, your family and your colleagues on the Head to Health website: https://headtohealth.gov.au/covid-19-support/covid-19

13.01.2022 Employers: The JobKeeper Payment is changing, so more employees can qualify. There are changes to: 1. the eligibility criteria 2. a payment extension to 31 Aug...ust, and 3. employers can nominate different employees if their employment has changed. For more details on the changes, see https://www.ato.gov.au//JobKeeper-Payment/Employers/Your-/

13.01.2022 Businesses: Its time to make your JobKeeper monthly business declaration for August Remember - August has 3 fortnights, so dont forget to claim your eligib...le employees for all of them. If you have newly eligible employees include them in the claim from JobKeeper Fortnight 10 (which started 3 August). Weve created a new fact sheet to explain the steps you need to take to add newly eligible employees, visit www.ato.gov.au/General/JobKeeper-Payment/JobKeeper-guides/

12.01.2022 Attention rental property owners: Reminder that you can no longer claim deductions for the cost of travel to and from your property, unless youre carrying on... a business. Made a mistake and claimed rental travel this tax time? Dont stress, you can request an amendment using our online services or contact your tax agent . Find out more at www.ato.gov.au//Resi/Rental-properties-and-travel-expenses

10.01.2022 Tired of tracking down stray receipts when tax time rolls around? Save yourself some extra work at tax time! Use our myDeductions tool in the ATO app to sna...p photos of your work-related expense records and upload your info straight into your tax return. You can also keep your vehicle logbook and other records in the one place! Investigate it for yourself - download the app at www.ato.gov.au/General/Online-services/ATO-app/myDeductions

09.01.2022 Employees: Are you being paid all the super you’re entitled to? If you’re not sure how to check or get it corrected, follow our four-step process at www.ato.gov.au//In-detail/Growing-your-super/Unpaid-super/

08.01.2022 Thinking of using the first home super saver (FHSS) scheme to buy your first home soon? Apply online by 18 November and you may receive your FHSS amount before Christmas. To find out more and to apply, see https://www.ato.gov.au//Wit/First-Home-Super-Saver-Scheme/

05.01.2022 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

05.01.2022 All employees are entitled to take 2 days of compassionate leave each time a member of their immediate family or household contracts or develops a life-threaten...ing illness or injury, or dies. This leave doesn’t accrue and there’s no minimum qualifying period. You can access compassionate leave for any occasion that meets the criteria. You can be asked for evidence of the reason for the compassionate leave but any request needs to be reasonable: https://www.fairwork.gov.au//compassionate-and-bereavement

04.01.2022 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

04.01.2022 Employers: Like many aspects of work, your fringe benefits tax (FBT) obligations relating to cars may have changed as a result of COVID-19. Are you confident th...at youre across them? If not, thats okay were here to help. Our new factsheet helps you determine if your obligations have been affected and calculate your FBT liability. Check it out at https://www.ato.gov.au//types-of-frin/car-fringe-benefits/ See more

03.01.2022 A lot of businesses have had to make changes in response to coronavirus and your employment conditions may have changed too. If youve got that somethings not... quite right feeling, there are a few things you can do. Its always good to be informed about your workplace obligations and entitlements. Weve got a few tools and resources that can help: * Our coronavirus info covers workplace health and safety, pay under the JobKeeper scheme and the rules about stand downs, changes to duties, annual leave and other info. * Our Pay Calculator helps you check award rates, penalties, overtime and allowances. * Our online learning centre has courses designed to help you have difficult conversations and raise concerns. If youve checked your obligations and entitlements and something still doesnt seem right, you can ask us for help. Our step by step guide will take you through the process: https://www.fairwork.gov.au//help-resolving-workplace-issu

03.01.2022 The Fair Work Commission has extended the unpaid pandemic leave and annual leave at half pay rules in some awards. Originally the rules were due to expire on 30... June 2020. 63 awards have had these provisions extended until 30 September 2020, but the provisions end in some awards as early as 31 July 2020, or as late as 30 June 2021. You can check how your awards been affected on our website: https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//unpaid-pandemic-leave

03.01.2022 Your boss cant ask you to use up your long service leave as a condition of you receiving the benefit of the JobKeeper payment. Most employee long service leave... entitlements come from state/territory laws. So while you cant be directed to take leave as a condition of JobKeeper, the laws in your state/territory might set other rules about when you can be directed to take long service leave. Weve got more information about long service leave here: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/leave/long-service-leave

03.01.2022 Our myth busting video series looks at some of the common myths about workplace entitlements during the coronavirus pandemic.

03.01.2022 Sick leave is for when youre sick or if you need to take care of a family or household member whos sick or has an unexpected emergency, and is usually taken a...t the request of an employee. Your employer cant require you to use your sick or carers leave. But if youre displaying symptoms of coronavirus, and your employers acting reasonably and based on factual information about health and safety risks, they may be able direct you not to come to work. If youve received this kind of direction, youre not entitled to get paid unless you take paid sick leave or some other type of paid leave, or youre enrolled in JobKeeper. https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//pay-and-leave-during-

02.01.2022 Calling all call centre operators You spend your day helping others, but what about your own tax questions? Whether you purchased new equipment for work or tr...avelled to your second job, our tailored guide can answer all of your deduction questions without the need for another phone call Learn what you can claim this tax time at www.ato.gov.au//I/Occupation-and-industry-specific-guides/ See more

02.01.2022 The Fair Work Commission has inserted temporary Schedule X into the Building and Construction Award, Joinery Award and Mobile Crane Award. Schedule X allows el...igible employees under these awards to access 2 weeks unpaid pandemic leave and annual leave flexibility. It applies from the first pay period that starts on or after 11 August 2020 until 30 September 2020. Weve got more info about Schedule X on our website: https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//unpaid-pandemic-leave See more

02.01.2022 Over the last few months you mightve been getting used to doing more online groceries, meetings, fitness tax? Get ready for tax time by linking your myGov a...ccount to our online services. Just log into your myGov account, link to us and answer a couple of questions to confirm your identity, with your: Bank account details Centrelink payment summary from the past two years Income statement Super account statement from the last five years Notice of assessment received in the last five years Dividends statement from the last two years. Find out more at www.ato.gov.au//Online-servic/Individuals-and-sole-traders

01.01.2022 When it comes to learning, reading detailed text isnt for everyone. Thats why weve created Easy Read guides to share information in a different way. Easy Rea...d guides are simple to understand, with pictures used to help explain some ideas. They cover scam awareness, completing your tax return and other topics. Find out more at ato.gov.au/EasyRead See more

01.01.2022 Legislation has passed Parliament that extends the JobKeeper provisions in the Fair Work Act. The extended provisions take effect from 28 September 2020 and the... last day that they apply is 28 March 2021. There have been some changes made in the new provisions including allowing some employers, known as legacy employers, to continue using some of the extended JobKeeper provisions for their previously eligible employees if they meet certain conditions. The previous JobKeeper provision allowing employers to make agreements with eligible employees to take annual leave has been repealed and stops applying from 28 September 2020. From this date, any agreement that was made under these provisions stops applying. You can get more detailed info about the Jobkeeper extension on our website. Its updated regularly and you can subscribe to email updates to be notified when we have new info on our page: https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//extension-of-jobkeepe

01.01.2022 Businesses: Do you provide employees with a car for private use? Fuel your knowledge on car fringe benefits by registering for one of our 1-hour virtual introd...uctory sessions. During the session, well explain the different ways you can calculate the taxable value of benefits walk you through record-keeping obligations help you determine the best options for your business. Secure your spot at ato.webex.com/ato/onstage/g.php