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Coronavirus fact sheet for business
Well, it’s a bit crazy out there at the moment and we want to do all we can to help, so this page dedicated to the Coronavirus Fact Sheet will be updated as new announcements are made. We will continue to share all information we have, when we have it. This page was last updated […]
What is the $1500 job keeper subsidy?
A subsidy of $1,500 per fortnight per employee (called Job Keeper), will be paid to businesses that have experienced a downturn of more than 30% (50% for businesses over $1bn). This will be administered by the ATO. To be a part of the subsidy, employers will need to ensure that their employees receive at least […]
Coronavirus fact sheet for employees
It’s not brilliant out there at the moment. We know everyone is feeling really overwhelmed with all the information about the Coronavirus so we want to do our best to keep you as informed as possible when new changes occur. This page is for people who are employed (not business owners). If you’re a business […]
Early release of super during Covid-19 crisis
Things are a bit mad at the moment and there is a lot of confusion and change happening, so we wanted to post information to help clarify some of the changes the government has made regarding accessing your super and pensions due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Please Note: As these changes are still going through […]
Are you being data smart with your smart phone?
September is coming – for all the Apple lovers out there, this might mean being the first to wrap your hands around the irresistibly smooth all-glass design, or finally upgrading your old glitchy phone to the new model. We had a conversation in the office yesterday and three of our team (including Greg!) are on […]
Borrowing capacities increase
The property market is bound to see a shift in sentiment in the coming 3-6 months as the flow on effect of several factors comes to bear. The inexorable effect the Australian property market has on the economy cannot be overstated, and the changes we are seeing is long overdue and will positively impact many […]
Work-life balance or life-work balance?
As our population ages, the traditional career path is being replaced in favour of a balanced work-life model. Traditionally, people have lived their working lives by a pattern of education, then career, and then retirement. Lynda Gratton, a professor of Management Practice at London Business School, has spent her career looking at the future of […]
When was the last time you reviewed your mortgage?
When was the last time you reviewed your mortgage and compared it to the best available on the market? You could be paying too much or have a loan structure that’s not as efficient as it could be. Any Australian with a mortgage will know by now that unless they fix their interest rate they […]
Single touch payroll exemptions
The ATO has provided a concession from single touch payroll for payments by small employers to closely held payees. Single touch payroll (STP) was extended to cover all employers on 1 July 2019. For directors of their own company or for family businesses employing family members, there are some practical problems with STP – sometimes […]
How orbit can help you meet your future lifestyle needs
Whether you are at the beginning of your working life, well established, or already enjoying your retirement, professional unbiased financial advice can make a difference when it comes to achieving your financial goals and meeting your future lifestyle needs. At Orbit you can take advantage of a range of clever strategies and access to unbiased […]
Minimise your business tax – tax planning guide
Here’s a guide to the strategies you can use to minimise your business tax – remember, these need to be actioned before June 30. Is Your Business A “Small Business” Entity? Small businesses can access a range of tax concessions from the ATO. To qualify as a “Small Business Entity”, the business must have an […]
Why tax-deductible insurance benefits are so important
Most Australians tend to put insurance on the back burner and we often don’t consider whether we need it, or if we have enough. It’s not something we automatically think to adjust when we go through a big life change and it is often one of the first costs we cut when we need to […]
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