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Smithton Bookkeeping

Locality: Smithton, Tasmania

Phone: +61 447 223 548

Address: 29 Smith Street 7330 Smithton, TAS, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Our myth busting video series looks at some of the common myths about workplace entitlements during the coronavirus pandemic.

24.01.2022 Its a myth that employees have to attend work meetings after hours for free. If youre required to attend a work meeting, it is work time and should be paid. ...And that means for the time, not free dinner or some store products (although its fine to get these as well as pay). Do you know the other common workplace myths you should look out for? Check out our info to make sure youre getting the right entitlements: https://www.fairwork.gov.au//myths-and-tips-for-young-work

22.01.2022 Happy New Year from the team at 29 Smith St. Both Circular Head Office Supplies and Smithton Bookkeeping hope you had a fun and safe time bringing in the new... year. Did you end up at Smithton Rodeo or take it easy at home? In 2020, Were looking forward to helping your business and family have a great start to the year and decade. #happynewyear See more

22.01.2022 JobKeeper employees can be asked to take annual leave, and we know that many have been. Now that we’re 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 what’s next. More here: https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//leave-the-jobkeeper-s

22.01.2022 Your boss can ask you for evidence for paid sick leave, but that doesnt mean you have to tell them private medical info. Evidence for sick leave only needs to... convince a reasonable person that you were unfit for work due to illness or injury it doesnt have to say what that illness or injury was. We dont consider it reasonable for an employer to contact your doctor for further info. And it isnt reasonable for an employer to go to a medical appointment with an employee unless an employee requests this. You can find out more about providing evidence for paid sick leave: https://www.fairwork.gov.au//notice-and-medical-certificat Remember though, all employees have workplace health and safety obligations. If you have a contagious illness that poses a risk to your co-workers, seek advice from your state-based workplace health and safety organisation about whether you should also provide evidence that it is safe for you to return to work (like a clearance certificate).

20.01.2022 Yay - we became Xero Gold Partners last week!! Special thanks to all our Xero clients for coming onboard & a special thanks to Bunny from Time Out on emmett for joining us on Xero & getting us those final few points to get over the line!! A massive thanks to my bookies Belinda & Elise - I couldnt have done it without you xx #kickinggoals #xerogoldpartner #notbadforasmallteam #nextstopplatinum

20.01.2022 SCAM ALERT Watch out for scam text messages impersonating the Government with advice on testing for COVID-19. These messages try to trick you into install...ing software that steals your banking details. Delete and do not click the link! Read more https://www.staysmartonline.gov.au//covid-19-scam-messages and sign up to our free email Alert Service to keep up to date with the latest online threats www.staysmartonline.gov.au/alert-service.

20.01.2022 Are you a business receiving JobKeeper payments? If you are, you have until 14 October to make your declaration for payments made in September. Remember Sept...ember is the last month you can claim $1,500 per JobKeeper fortnight for your eligible employees. For more information check out our JobKeeper guides at www.ato.gov.au/General/JobKeeper-Payment/JobKeeper-guides/

20.01.2022 Employers: Weve extended due dates for JobKeeper payment enrolments to help you finalise your preparations. If you need some extra time, youll now have until:... 8 May to make sure your eligible employees have been paid a minimum of $1,500 (before tax) for each JobKeeper fortnight in April and 31 May to enrol for April payments for your employees. Youll also need to meet certain criteria to be eligible for JobKeeper payments - for more info, visit www.ato.gov.au/general/JobKeeper-Payment

19.01.2022 Tradie Breakfast Tuesday 21st of January, 6:30am to 7:30am outside Circular Head Office Supplies - 29 Smith street, Smithton Smithton and Districts community ba...nk will be holding a breakfast BBQ for a good coin donation going to the bush fire appeal. Come and meet Donna & Callie to discuss what we can do for your business in 2020.

19.01.2022 Employers: If you received initial cash flow boosts, youll automatically receive additional cash flow boosts when you lodge activity statements from June to Se...ptember 2020. Youll notice some differences in the boost amount you receive in June. For more information, visit www.ato.gov.au//Business-activity-statements-(BAS)/In-deta

19.01.2022 Employers cannot require their staff to purchase store products, even if they get a discount. For example, a boss cant require workers to purchase the store-b...randed clothing. If your work requires you to wear its new season clothing, the Retail Award says they should supply it for free - just like any other uniform: https://www.fairwork.gov.au//uniforms-vehicle-and-travel-e

19.01.2022 Employers: Have you already enrolled for JobKeeper payments? Our online systems are now open for you to identify which eligible employees youve paid, so you ca...n claim the wage subsidy for your business. You must have already: checked your business was eligible enrolled to participate and paid your employees a minimum of $1,500 per fortnight. For more info on key dates, how to nominate your eligible employees and make your monthly business declaration, visit www.ato.gov.au/general/jobkeeper-payment/employers/

18.01.2022 Are you a sole trader, in a partnership, trust, or company, and wondering how the JobKeeper payment can help you? Youll need to check if you or your business i...s eligible at www.ato.gov.au//JobKeeper/Sole-traders-and-other-entities/ If you meet the requirements, you can start preparing now by: Subscribing to updates on JobKeeper payment Seeking advice from your registered tax agent Getting ready to enrol from 20 April 2020. Theres no need to call us, well let you know when you can enrol and apply.

16.01.2022 Employers: Your next super guarantee payments are due to your employees super funds by Tuesday 28 January. If youre affected by bushfires and need support, ph...one us to discuss your situation and the options available on 1800806218. Find more information on super guarantee due dates and payments at www.ato.gov.au//Paying-super-contributi/When-to-pay-super/

15.01.2022 Employers: Your next super guarantee payments are due to your employees’ super funds by Wednesday 28 October. If you’re having difficulty meeting your super obl...igations because of COVID-19, contact us to discuss your situation and the options available on 1800 806 216. For more information on super guarantee due dates and payments, visit www.ato.gov.au//Paying-super-contributi/When-to-pay-super/

14.01.2022 Employers: The due date to meet the eligibility criteria for Aprils JobKeeper payment is almost here! You have until midnight tomorrow, 8 May, to have paid the... minimum $1,500 to your eligible employees for the JobKeeper fortnights 30 March-12 April and 13 April-26 April. Weve started processing payments, so if youve completed all the steps and meet the eligibility requirements, you should receive your reimbursement within 14 days. If you havent completed all the steps, well be in touch. Find out more at www.ato.gov.au/general/JobKeeper-Payment/

14.01.2022 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

13.01.2022 Businesses: Enrolled for the JobKeeper Payment and identified your eligible employees? Youll need to make a monthly business declaration between the 1st and 14...th day of each month to be reimbursed for employees youve paid The earlier you declare, the sooner you will be reimbursed for the JobKeeper payments For more info, visit www.ato.gov.au//JobKeeper-P/In-detail/JobKeeper-key-dates/

12.01.2022 What is cloud computing? Cloud computing is the provision of IT resources as a service through a network (including storing, managing and processing data), typi...cally over the internet, instead of using a local server or a personal computer. Services can range from data storage to the use of software programs, with data being stored and processed by a cloud service provider. It can include applications, databases, email and file services. Take a look at our practice note to find out what you need to do when entering into cloud computing arrangements. http://ow.ly/lSr050wpG8z

10.01.2022 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-/

10.01.2022 Scammers want to get their hands on more than just your money. Your personal info is just as valuable. You might be familiar with scams that 'phish' for person...al and financial information - like your TFN, myGov details, address, or date of birth - by pretending to be government agencies like us. Criminals can use these details to drain your bank accounts, buy expensive goods and even scam your family and friends. Don't let a scammer be you! This Scams Awareness Week, take a few minutes to make sure you can pick the savviest tax scams. We list some ways you can pick the fake ATO from the real deal at www.ato.gov.au//online-services/i/verify-or-report-a-scam/. You can find other helpful resources at www.scamwatch.gov.au/new/national-scams-awareness-week-2020

10.01.2022 Employers: Missed the 30 September Single Touch Payroll deadline? Dont worry, its not too late to make your move. For info to help you start reporting, visit www.ato.gov.au/business/Single-Touch-Payroll

09.01.2022 Here are our top five things that should scream warning! in a workplace. 1. Youre not paid for all the time youre required to work. That means pay for ma...ndatory team meetings, opening and closing the business and working trial shifts (if beyond whats reasonably required to demonstrate the skills for the job). If youre not getting paid for all the time youre required to work, somethings wrong. 2. You dont get a pay slip. This is a common issue we see. Your boss is required to give you a pay slip for every pay day. If youre not getting one, make sure you keep your own records of when you work this can help in disputes about pay. Our free Record My Hours app can help you keep a record (just search for it in the Apple or Google Play stores). 3. Your boss wont tell you what your award or agreement is. Awards and agreements set out your minimum conditions like pay and when you get breaks. If your boss has an issue with you knowing this info, its not a good sign. 4. Youre not allowed to take breaks. If you work in retail or hospitality and work more than 5 hours, youll generally be entitled to an unpaid 30 minute break and may get a paid rest pause as well. Check your award or agreement to see when you get paid and unpaid breaks. 5. You get paid off the books. If you get paid cash-in-hand so you dont get super or pay tax, its unlawful. And theres a risk you arent being paid the minimum lawful pay rates either. Check our other myths and tips: https://www.fairwork.gov.au//myths-and-tips-for-young-work

08.01.2022 The Fair Work Commission has announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages. This will apply to all award wages. Increases to awards will start on 3 different da...tes for different groups of awards. Frontline and essential services get the increase from 1 July, 2020. Manufacturing and construction award wage rates will be increased from 1 November, 2020 and accommodation, food, retail, tourism, and aviation will be increased from 1 February, 2021. For anyone not covered by an award or an agreement, the new national minimum wage (NMW) will be $753.80 per week or $19.84 per hour. The increase to the NMW applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2020. Were working on updating our pay tools with the new allowances and will send an email update to subscribers once theyre available. You can subscribe to email updates and read more about the Fair Work Commissions decision here: https://www.fairwork.gov.au//the-commission-has-announced-

07.01.2022 An employer receiving JobKeeper payments can ask an eligible employee to work additional hours, but the usual requirements in the Fair Work Act apply. Any addit...ional hours worked need to be reasonable, and you can refuse to work unreasonable additional hours. If the only reason for a request to work additional hours is to match the amount of the JobKeeper payment, that is not likely to be reasonable. Your employer also needs to comply with any other terms and conditions of employment that apply to you (like the rules from your award, enterprise agreement or employment contract). Your employer must pay your usual base rate of pay for the additional hours, as well as any penalty rates or overtime pay that may apply. Under the general protections provisions of the Fair Work Act, its unlawful for your employer to force (or try to force) you to work unreasonable additional hours, or to tell you that you must work additional hours as a condition of receiving the amount of the JobKeeper payment. https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au//changing-duties-locat

07.01.2022 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/

07.01.2022 We have made some further changes to the way we are operating due to the current COVID-19 situation and have decided to temporarily close our office to the publ...ic. We are still operating as usual, however, all communication will be conducted via telephone, email, and mail. If you would like to organise a phone meeting, or if have any other enquiries, please call our office on (03) 6334 7376. Information regarding the state and federal government stimulus packages and general business support measures is available via the useful links section of our website. Thank you for your understanding.

07.01.2022 Employers: Mark your calendar Your next super guarantee payments are due to your employees super funds by Monday 28 October. For more info, visit www.ato.gov.au//Paying-super-contributio/When-to-pay-super

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06.01.2022 Employers: 30 September is only days away! Are you ready for Single Touch Payroll? If not, theres still a chance to ask for more time to prepare For more info about deferrals, visit www.ato.gov.au//Single-Touch-Pay/Need-more-time/deferrals/

04.01.2022 Employers need to start reporting employee tax and super to us by 30 September. Speak to a tax professional to find out how.

03.01.2022 Find out about your workplace entitlements and obligations if youre affected by the outbreak of coronavirus. https://coronavirus.fairwork.gov.au/

03.01.2022 Have you noticed someone providing tax agent, BAS agent or tax (financial) advice services for a fee while not being registered with us? Let us know via our onl...ine complaints form: http://ow.ly/r9iw50AnBha Please provide as much detail as possible we cant act on complaints without sufficient information and evidence. See more

03.01.2022 Employers: With payment rates changing as a result of the JobKeeper extension, don’t short-change yourself! Make sure that you’re paying your employees accordin...g to the right tier so you’re reimbursed correctly. Don’t forget, you have until 31 October 2020 to pay your employees for the JobKeeper fortnights starting 28 September. Find out more about the new payment rates at www.ato.gov.au/General/JobKeeper-Payment/Payment-rates/

03.01.2022 Has your boss rostered you on over Christmas, Boxing Day or New Years Day, even though youve got plans? Employees dont have to work on a public holiday, if y...ou have reasonable grounds to refuse. Your boss can ask, if the request is reasonable. And you can refuse to work on reasonable grounds. To decide whats reasonable you should consider: your personal circumstances, (eg. family responsibilities) whether youll get more pay (eg. penalty rates) the needs of the workplace the type of work you do whether your salary includes work on a public holiday whether youre full-time, part-time, casual or a shiftworker how much notice youre given about working the amount of notice you give when refusing to work. When requesting that an employee work on a public holiday, employers need to consider all relevant circumstances, including the ones listed above. Want to work because you need the extra dosh? You can ask, but ultimately it is your bosss decision to make. Find out more about working public holidays: https://www.fairwork.gov.au//pu/working-on-public-holidays

03.01.2022 This tax-time we are warning the public about the risk of using unregistered tax agents. Unregistered agents often try to convince potential clients that they c...an obtain unrealistically large tax refunds. Keep in mind if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Were also warning consumers that using an unregistered tax practitioner can cost thousands of dollars in tax bills and penalties and means they are not covered by safe-harbour provisions. https://www.tpb.gov.au/registered-tax-practitioner-symbol You can show your registration by downloading the Registered tax practitioner symbol.

02.01.2022 Employers: If you received initial cash flow boosts, you'll automatically receive additional cash flow boosts when you lodge activity statements from June to Se...ptember 2020. You'll notice some differences in the boost amount you receive in June. For more information, visit www.ato.gov.au//Business-activity-statements-(BAS)/In-deta

02.01.2022 Our tax tables have been updated to reflect the 2020-21 income year personal income tax cuts. Employers must make sure they are withholding the correct amount f...rom salary or wages paid to employees for any pay runs processed in their system from 16 November onwards. For more information, check out the tables at www.ato.gov.au/Rates/Tax-tables

02.01.2022 Thanks Xero for my Xero Gold Partner pack received today! #xerogold #kickinggoals #goodwaytoendaweek @ Smithton Bookkeeping

01.01.2022 We are encouraging consumers of tax practitioner services to look for the Registered tax practitioner symbol (Symbol) to ensure their tax practitioner is regist...ered. If youre looking to promote your business, why not download the Symbol and use it on your promotional material? The Symbol promotes confidence among consumers that you have the right qualifications and experience to manage their tax affairs. Its free for all registered tax practitioners, just remember to follow the guidelines and include your registration number. Download your Symbol http://ow.ly/cjHH50wxPwA

01.01.2022 Were warning the public against using unregistered tax practitioners this tax time. We want to ensure that registered practitioners are not left at a competiti...ve disadvantage by unregistered advisers offering unrealistically large tax refunds and benefits that are not available under the law, costing consumers thousands of dollars in tax bills and penalties. Were encouraging consumers to check the TPB Register to confirm theyre using a registered tax practitioner. Give your clients peace of mind this tax time and display your Registered tax practitioner symbol. Get it here: http://ow.ly/yDFb50AlmHm