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24.01.2022 4pm Thurs 30th April - Livestream on JobKeeper Crucial Date, Govt Grants, Benefits and Loans info with Dave McDonald, Business Specialist (no sales, just awesome info to help you get through these times) *** GREAT NEWS - DATE EXTENDED for JobKeeper Payments *** FRI 8th MAY is the new deadline - but don't leave it that long !... *** Determine Eligibility of your Business Entity, your Employees, YOURSELF as an Eligible Business Participant and YOUR CLOSELY HELD PAYEES (Family members etc who work in the business *** 1. ** Give your employees' their Nomination Form & get it Back by Fri 8th May Before you pay them (This Week if poss) 2. ** Set up your MYGOVID so you can Enrol for JobKeeper - allow a couple of hours to make sure it all goes smoothly 3. ** Link your myGovID to your ABN in RAM 4. ** Enrol for JobKeeper in the Business Portal ** OR your Registered Tax Agent or Accountant can enrol for you 5. ** PAY your Eligible Employees by FRI 8th MAY for 2 fortnights ** $3,000 ($1500 per Fortnight) less Tax - look up the Fortnightly Tax Tables on the ATO website *** You can't pay Less than $1,500 before tax, otherwise you won't qualify to claim the JobKeeper payment back from the ATO. So your eligible employees, Yourself and your Closely Held Payees will receive less than that paid into their bank, and you will need to enter the PAYG Tax amount in your July BAS and pay it to the ATO - check the Fortnightly Tax Table link below for the figures or with your accountant. ** Check - Are YOU an Eligible Business Participant ? If so, you could claim JobKeeper - check ATO link for info If you are an eligible business participant such as a partner, adult beneficiary of a trust, or a shareholder in or director of a company, you need to complete the Eligible Business Participant Nomination Notice (excluding sole traders) to record that you have agreed to be nominated to receive JobKeeper payments through an eligible business. https://www.ato.gov.au//5f4639ad-8475-4d66-a4f3-4ff0ef2d79 1. https://www.ato.gov.au//JobKeeper-payment---employee-nomi/ https://www.ato.gov.au//e/enrol-for-the-jobkeeper-payment/ 2. https://www.mygovid.gov.au/how-do-i-get-set-up 3. https://info.authorisationmanager.gov.au/get-started 4. https://bp.ato.gov.au/ 5. https://www.ato.gov.au//em/paying-your-eligible-employees/ https://www.ato.gov.au//Fortnightly-tax-table-from-1-July- After your first JobKeeper claim : Consider paying your employees straight out of the reimbursement so you are eligible to claim again the following month. "Make a business monthly declaration Each month, you must reconfirm your reported eligible employees. This can be done through the Business Portal or via your registered tax or BAS agent."
23.01.2022 A new clause has been added stating that a socket outlet shall not be installed within 150mm of a cooking surface. Learn all about the 12 Main changes to AS 3000. https://todayselectricianmagazine.com.au/the-magaz/issue-2/
22.01.2022 Interesting new standards and their effects on our trade.
22.01.2022 The stigma of it being weak to talk about your feelings all too often goes hand in hand with being a tradie.
21.01.2022 What are your thoughts on having more female tradies in the electrical industry?
20.01.2022 We agree Standards Australia that the Wiring Rules are an important contributor to modern Australian life. https://www.standards.org.au//flagship-projec/wiring-rules
20.01.2022 While a tall glass of cool water loaded with ice cubes is a surefire way to help dehydration, you may be surprised to know that your daily H20 intake doesnt actually come from liquid alone. https://todayselectricianmagazine.com.au/the-magaz/issue-2/
18.01.2022 Sole trader, partnership, company, or trust? Which one are you considering to build for your electrical business structure? Share it with us at the comments section below to help others figure it out too!
16.01.2022 Subscribe NOW! https://todayselectricianmagazine.com.au/subscribenow/
15.01.2022 Did we miss any other tip? Share it with us at the comments section below...
15.01.2022 Stumbled upon this interesting piece from Safety Solutions. It's called Arc Enemy. It shares with us some reminders. This one, we thought, was worth the share: Keeping employees safe when working at height also means implementing fall prevention measures. Providing safety education and training to employees regarding PPE use, like how to inspect prior to use and properly fit and wear harnesses, is of the utmost importance. This work, which helps to enforce a strong safety cul...ture, where safety is the priority of both business owner and contractor, is the most valuable employers can do, empowering their workers with the knowledge and skills to look after their safety in the face of the many hazards present on the worksite. Give the rest of this interesting article a read for more information and context...
15.01.2022 All light fittings marked with a classification shall be installed as per the manufacturers instructions. https://todayselectricianmagazine.com.au/the-magaz/issue-2/
14.01.2022 The earthing connection point shall also be bonded to the installation earthing system and conductors of each Circuit supplying the pool or spa. https://todayselectricianmagazine.com.au/the-magaz/issue-2/
14.01.2022 An informative piece on the intricacies of conductors and superconductors.
13.01.2022 In this day and age, it can be easy to be too busy to actually remember how much water youve drunk https://todayselectricianmagazine.com.au/the-magaz/issue-2/
13.01.2022 Havent heard of it? Its a small, exclusive event run by the National Electrical Switchboard Manufacturers Association every 2 years in Victoria, to show the damage caused by Fault Current. https://todayselectricianmagazine.com.au/the-magaz/issue-2/
12.01.2022 We would all be lost without electricians. Lets be honest, electricity runs everything in our life and theyre our heroes when it isnt running. But, some sparkies decided to follow a different career path. Here are some famous electricians that you may not have known learnt the trade.
12.01.2022 Stumbled upon this noteworthy piece from EDC Magazine. It's called 10 Best Work Gloves for Electrician to Buy 2019. It offers us some fascinating ideas. This one was particularly thought-provoking: If you want to choose the most reliable electrical work gloves, take note that your choice also requires you to get to know more about the specific temperature that you should work in as well as the type of work you intend to do. While you should avoid compromising flexibility for ...warmth, you also have to remember that exposing your hands to extreme freezing temperatures if your job requires you to work outdoors can put you in danger. Give the rest of this fascinating piece of writing a read for more information and context.
11.01.2022 JobKeeper Crucial Date, Govt Grants, Benefits, Loans with Dave McDonald, Business Specialist - awesome info to help you get through these times https://my.demio.com/ref/Iv1HoqEluxadSjIP
11.01.2022 While making sure you consume an adequate amount of water is of utmost importance, try incorporating these hydrating recipes into your routine to help your body stay hydrated all year round. https://todayselectricianmagazine.com.au/the-magaz/issue-2/
11.01.2022 Office cables aren't easy to set up. Here's how to do it.
11.01.2022 Maintaining the IP rating of devices has become an issue in recent years (eg DC isolators). Where IP rated devices have not been installed as per manufacturers instructions or have been inappropriately drilled, they have been deemed to have lost their IP rating as a result.
10.01.2022 What going fully digital on your business management could do to help you raise your business to a new level
10.01.2022 Great piece on how zener diode can be used to protect your home from overvoltage.
09.01.2022 Have you seen issue 2 of Today's Electrician Magazine? It's about the biggest news in the industry for decade - AS 3000 becomes mandatory on 1st January 2019! Take the time to learn all about the changes and get that good information to your customers so they can get the very best electrical work from the best electrician! Head to https://todayselectricianmagazine.com.au/the-magaz/issue-2/.
09.01.2022 Are you still paying attention to these rules at your job site?
08.01.2022 Best known for his roles on Game of Thrones and Clash of the Titans, Cunningham worked as an electrician when he left school and continued to work in Africa repairing lighting in a safari park. He also trained other electrical apprentices in Zimbabwe after his stint in the safari park.
08.01.2022 Hit like tradies, if you agree!
07.01.2022 Are there any aspiring sparkies in NSW? Go after your dreams and start training immediately at Chullora.
05.01.2022 When is the last time you did these safety checks?
03.01.2022 Why we should be aware of our battery-powered equipment too.
03.01.2022 The Ballarat power station is working towards cleaner energy, and has announced the introduction of this second big battery not long after US tech giant, Tesla, confirmed its release of the first big battery recently. https://todayselectricianmagazine.com.au/the-magaz/issue-2/
03.01.2022 Thinking of getting an upgrade?
01.01.2022 Why going green in your energy consumption is the best thing you could do for the whole community right now.
01.01.2022 We agree @StandardsAustralia that the Wiring Rules are an important contributor to modern Australian life. https://www.standards.org.au//flagship-projec/wiring-rules
01.01.2022 Are you interested in starting your own tradie business?