Arabon Accountants

Arabon Accountants STP updates June 2021

Changes to STP and concessions ending 30 June 2021

Currently, small employers (19 or less) are exempt from reporting ‘closely held payees’ through Single Touch Payroll (STP).  Micro employers (4 or less) have also had the option of quarterly STP reporting.  Changes to these STP concessions will end on 30 June 2021. Small employers have had some concessions when it comes to reporting their […]

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Arabon Accountants Director ID Number

What you need to know about the new Lifetime Director ID Number

Following a review of Australia’s business registers, Directors will be required to register for a new lifetime director ID number, much like a tax file number. The introduction of the new lifetime Director Identification Number (DIN) regime is part of the Government’s Modernisation of Business Registers (MBR) Program creating greater transparency and monitoring of the

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Arabon Accountants Federal Budget 2021/22

Federal Budget 2021/22: What are the wins for SMEs?

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has delivered a free spending budget designed to drive employment growth, while also allocating increased funding to social programs such as disability services, aged care and mental health, as well as women’s economic security. Included also is the extension of support to taxpayers through the retention of the low and middle-income tax

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Arabon Accountants Best Interests Duty

What is the Best Interests Duty for mortgage brokers?

The best interests duty for mortgage brokers is a statutory obligation for mortgage brokers to act in the best interests of consumers (best interests duty), and to prioritise consumers’ interest when providing credit assistance (conflict priority rule). These two obligations are collectively referred to as the Best Interests Duty. Based on the Royal Commission’s recommendations,

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