Scanlon Richardson Financial Group in Hobart, Tasmania | Tax preparation service

Scanlon Richardson Financial Group

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6231 3448

Address: Level 2, 15 Victoria Street 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Dont forget, if you enrol by 31st May, you will still be able to claim for eligible April and May JobKeeper Payments. If you need a hand with enrolling for JobKeeper, or you would like to know more, please give us a call on 03 6231 3448. Click the link for more information: https://www.ato.gov.au/general/JobKeeper-Payment/

24.01.2022 Knuck is back! Find out what common tax myths we come across during tax time, with special guest Dean Horsey from All Pumping Solutions. Got a topic you want covered in the Knuck Report? Comment below!

24.01.2022 The first monthly JobKeeper Declaration is due to be lodged for April 2020 payments! We recommend that you complete your first monthly declaration ASAP to avoid a delay in receiving your JobKeeper payments for the month. Under the JobKeeper Payment scheme, you are required to report your current and projected turnover, as well as reconfirm the eligibility of your employees. If you need a hand completing your monthly declaration, or want us to take care of it for you, please get in contact with us ASAP. For more information on lodging your monthly declaration, click the link https://www.ato.gov.au//JobKeeper-Payme/JobKeeper-guides/

23.01.2022 There is no doubt that there is a lot of information floating around in regards to Covid-19 assistance and stimulus measures. Were making it easier for you to remain updated and informed with our Resources page your go-to source for all up-to-date, relevant information. Remember, were here to help. If you need further information about any of these assistance measures, please give us a call on 03 6231 3448 so we are able to provide you with the latest advice. Click the link to view https://www.srfinancialgroup.com.au/resources/

23.01.2022 On the blog Are you one of the many Australians that has taken up loan payment deferrals? Take a look at our latest blog post to find out what you should expect now that repayment holidays are coming to an end!

23.01.2022 Live Q&A with Elevate Wealth - EOFY Tax Tips and Tricks Make sure you tune in to our Facebook Live Event on Thursday 11 June at 7:00pm

22.01.2022 Join Elevate Wealth Adviser Alastair Hodge on Thursday the 27th of August, for a Live Facebook Discussion on the Three Stages of Building Wealth. If you have any questions for the Live Discussion, feel free to send them through to us or otherwise join the Live Discussion on the day.

21.01.2022 Small Business Emergency Grant Round 2 Now Open! The eligibility criteria for this grant is no longer limited to targeted areas and is available to all sectors. Grants of $2,500 are available to businesses under severe hardship and who have not yet received funding under the first round. To read guidelines and eligibility criteria, please click the link.

21.01.2022 A very important question about the JobKeeper payment How do I Register? Good news, you can apply online and save yourself some time. The ATO have just recently released details of the JobKeeper application process. Take a look to find out the steps you need to take to get ready to receive your JobKeeper payments for your employees https://www.ato.gov.au//enrol-and-apply-for-the-jobkeepe/ ... As always, if you need help or advice, give us a call 03 6231 3448

21.01.2022 SRFG are excited to announce that we are proud sponsors of Beachside FC! Wishing you the best of luck for the rest of the season team :)

20.01.2022 Is your accounting software JobKeeper ready? In order to comply with JobKeeper payments, you will need to ensure your STP enabled software is set up correctly. If you need a hand, please give us a call on 03 6231 3448 so we can make sure your set-up is spot on.

20.01.2022 Are you working from home because of Coronavirus? The ATO are making it easier for you to claim your expenses this tax time. Australians working from home as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak will be able to claim a flat 80c per hour for each hour you spend working from home from 1 March until 30 June 2020. This will cover all your expenses, including: electricity, mobile phone, internet and depreciation of office equipment. As always, youll need to have records to support your claims. If you use the new flat rate method, youll need to keep a record of the hours you worked at home. Click the link to find out more https://www.ato.gov.au//Supp/Employees-working-from-home/

19.01.2022 State Government grant applications are closing soon! Here are the cut-off dates for the current rounds. Click here to find out more about each grant https://stategrowth.smartygrants.com.au/

19.01.2022 Our office will be closed today from 1pm for some staff activities! If you need to drop in any documents please use the dropbox at the entrance to our building

19.01.2022 WIN A CHRISTMAS HAM! To kickstart the holiday season, we are giving you a chance to win a delicious Christmas Ham. To enter, LIKE and SHARE this post and COMMENT below letting us know who you would share this ham with for your chance to win. Entries close 9am Monday 21st December 2020 with the winner announced on Facebook and contacted directly. Winner will need to collect the ham by COB Tuesday 22nd December 2020. Merry Christmas and Good Luck! Note: The competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

18.01.2022 Keep an eye out for the April edition of the Eastern Shore Sun! Elevate Wealth Adviser, Damian Gibson has written an article on Recession proofing your retirement. If you have any questions about the article and how it relates to you, please give us a call or email.

17.01.2022 Small Business Hardship Grant is Now Open! The State Government has committed $20 million, for one-off grants of $15,000 to businesses who have been highly impacted by the Covid-19 restrictions and are experiencing significant hardship. To read guidelines and eligibility criteria, please click the link.

16.01.2022 Dont forget to join our very own Scott Knuckey and Alastair Scanlon for a Facebook Live Tax Q&A session next Tuesday at 7:00pm!

15.01.2022 Applications are now open for the Small Business Sustainability and Recovery Grant Program. A limited number of grants of $5,000 are available to businesses that meet selected eligibility criteria. Grant applications close at 12 noon on 24th August 2020. To view the grant program guidelines and FAQs click the link https://www.business.tas.gov.au//covid-19_small_business_s

13.01.2022 Reminder: The Monthly JobKeeper Declaration is due to be lodged for August 2020 payments! Remember that August has 3 fortnights, so dont forget to claim your eligible employees for all of them. The sooner you lodge, the sooner you will receive your JobKeeper payments. If you need a hand completing your monthly declaration, or want us to take care of it for you, please get in contact with us ASAP. For more information on lodging your monthly declaration, click the link https://www.ato.gov.au//JobKeeper-Payme/JobKeeper-guides/

13.01.2022 Reminder: The Monthly JobKeeper Declaration is due to be lodged for May 2020 payments! Remember, the sooner you lodge, the sooner you will receive your JobKeeper payments. Under the JobKeeper Payment scheme, you are required to report your current and projected turnover, as well as reconfirm the eligibility of your employees. If you need a hand completing your monthly declaration, or want us to take care of it for you, please get in contact with us ASAP. For more information on lodging your monthly declaration, click the link https://www.ato.gov.au//JobKeeper-Payme/JobKeeper-guides/

13.01.2022 FYI Our office will be closed on Monday 8th June for the Public Holiday. Well be back on Tuesday the 9th of June If you need to drop in any documents, please use the dropbox at the entrance to our building

12.01.2022 Planning a Christmas party? Giving gifts to clients and suppliers? Paying a Christmas bonus? Talk to us to see if you can claim all or part of the cost as business expenses. Don’t get caught out by tricky entertainment rules!

11.01.2022 Good news for businesses! The government have announced that the $150k instant asset write off has been extended until 31st December 2020 *pending the passing of legislation. This means that eligible businesses can claim an immediate deduction for the business portion of the cost of an asset worth up to $150k. If you would like to discuss this further, give us a call on 03 6231 3448. For more information click the link: https://www.ato.gov.au//Simpler-/Instant-asset-write-off/

11.01.2022 Scott and Alastair will be going live tonight at 7:00pm to answer all of your tax questions. Dont forget to tune in!

11.01.2022 Here is an exceptionally handy resource with a summary of the key aspects of the JobKeeper Payment, thanks to the NTAA. If you have a question, chances are it is answered in the FAQ section of this document! If you want to download a copy of the pdf, click this link https://www.srfinancialgroup.com.au//NTAA-JobKeeper-15-Apr Need advice about the JobKeeper payment? Get in touch 03 6231 3448

10.01.2022 Do you need to lodge a Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR)? TPAR relates to businesses and contractors in a variety of industries and keeps the ATO informed about payments that are being made to contractors, subcontractors and consultants in those industries. The deadline for lodgement is 28th August. If you are unsure whether you need to lodge a TPAR or would like assistance, please get in touch with us on 03 6231 3448. Click this link for more information https://www.ato.gov.au//Re/Taxable-payments-annual-report/

10.01.2022 The SRFG Mo Boys are doing their part for Movember! You might have seen some impressive (and some not so impressive) mos floating around our SRFG office. This month, the SRFG boys will attempt to grow a mo to raise much needed funds and awareness in support of men’s health. Movember is a leading charity changing the face of men’s health by saving and improving men’s lives through projects focused on prostate cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Any donations to this important cause are much appreciated. Click the link to donate and to keep up with SRFG Mo Boys progress https://movember.com/t/srfg-mo-boys?mc=1

09.01.2022 EOFY is upon us! Its an important and often stressful time for business owners theres a lot to prepare for. Weve put together a handy guide with tax tips, reminders and action items to help you this EOFY. We cover things like: > Tips to minimise your tax > Tips to reduce your exposure to an ATO tax audit > Key changes you need to be aware of > EOFY reminders and action items... Got a question? Were here to help. Give us a call on 03 6231 3448. Click the link to access your free guide: https://www.srfinancialgroup.com.au//EOFY-Tax-Tips-and-Rem See more

09.01.2022 HomeBuilder Grant extended to 31 March 2021! The Federal Government has announced the that HomeBuilder scheme will be extended past its previous expiry date of 1 January 2021 to the end of March. Changes to the HomeBuilder program include: The size of the grants will decrease to $15,000 (down from $25,00) for building contracts (new builds and substantial renovations) signed between 1 January 2021 and 31 March 2021 inclusive. The extended deadline is for all applicatio...ns, including for the original $25,000 grant and the new $15,000 grant. Applications can now be submitted up until 14 April 2021 (inclusive). This will apply to all eligible contracts signed on or after 4 June 2020. Construction commencement timeframe has been extended from 3 months to 6 months for all HomeBuilder applicants. For more information, click this link: https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/homebuilder See more

07.01.2022 The JobKeeper 2.0 rules have now been released and we have some confirmation as to how they will apply. They are complicated, and in the interests on not omitting any matter of importance, we have attached a link to this post setting out a full discussion of the new rules. At present, we are only awaiting on the Commissioner of Taxation to release rules around alternate decline in turnover tests to be used when a comparison of one period against another is not appropriate for various reasons. Similar tests were also available to those on JobKeeper 1.0. We will release more information to you once it becomes available. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Click the link to view the new rules for JobKeeper 2.0 https://www.srfinancialgroup.com.au//Extension-of-JKPs-.pdf

06.01.2022 The Job Keeper payment assists businesses affected by Covid-19 to cover the cost of their employees wages so that more Australians can retain their jobs and continue to earn an income. Your employer will notify you if they intend to claim the fortnightly payment of $1,500 on your behalf. Weve uploaded a fact sheet with key information on the Job Keeper Payment. Click the link to view https://www.srfinancialgroup.com.au//Fact_sheet_Info_for_E

06.01.2022 Exclusive Offer: Dont miss out on accessing the City of Hobarts $700 Professional Assistance Grant! The assistant grant supports small businesses with a cash contribution to cover the cost of engaging professional services (yep, thats us!) to help recover from the impact of Covid-19. Scanlon Richardson Financial Group and Elevate Wealth are pleased to present an exclusive joint offer to make sure you get the most out of the assistance grant and help your business adapt in ...response to these challenging times. As part of this offer, you will receive the following: > Financial Health Check with Elevate Wealth > Business Health Check with Scanlon Richardson Financial Group There is no doubt that times are tough for small businesses at the moment and we are here to help you every step of the way. See flyer in this post for details. For more information or to book your meetings, please call 03 6231 448. Click this link for more details about the grant: https://www.hobartcity.com.au//Grants-and-/Business-Grants See more

06.01.2022 Our office will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week. We’ll be back on Monday 26th October If you need to drop in any documents, please use our secure dropbox at the entrance to our building.

04.01.2022 Keep an eye out for the May edition of the Eastern Shore Sun! Elevate Wealth Adviser, Damian Gibson discusses the Centrelink Age Pension and how to make sense o...f how you are assessed. If you would like assistance with your own Age Pension application or management, please get in touch via phone or email. See more

04.01.2022 Congratulation to the winner of our Christmas ham competition, Peter Middleton! We hope you enjoy it. We will be in touch directlyThank you to everyone who entered - stay tuned for more competitions in the New Year

04.01.2022 Are you missing out on government support youre entitled to? Weve notice a lot of clients have assumed that they arent eligible for JobKeeper, however under the technical rules, it turns out that they are. This could be the difference of tens of thousands of dollars in reimbursements that you are missing out on. If you have assumed that you are not eligible for JobKeeper, please do not hesitate to contact us and we can talk to you about the various ways that you might still qualify under the rules.

04.01.2022 Work from home? You might be wondering what home office expenses you can claim as a deduction. Weve put together a handy guide which outlines exactly what home office expenses you are allowed to claim for the costs you incur from running a home office. Click the link to find out https://www.srfinancialgroup.com.au//ITRs-Home-Office-Expe

03.01.2022 Do you use the ATO’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) to pay your super guarantee payments? The SBSCH will be unavailable between 11:30pm 27th October 2020 and 7am 28th October 2020 (AEDT) due to scheduled system work. If you do use the SBSCH, you’ll need to pay your super guarantee by 5:30pm (AEDT) on 23rd October 2020 to ensure funds are received by the due date of 28th October 2020 during this outage/

03.01.2022 We’ve put together a handy checklist of the things you can do to improve your financial life. Click here to find out more https://www.srfinancialgroup.com.au//Your-Financial-Checkl