The latest accountancy news
April 2021
Boss Insights 2021: Tricks of the trade – Microbusinesses rise amid Australia’s construction boom
[ad_1] This article first featured in the Boss Insights 2021 report, Sole trader surge: small business in a post-COVID world. Despite the challenges that 2020 brought, our latest research shows Australia has yet again proven [...]
Updates required to the recent special report
[ad_1] <p>We have identified several errors in the recent <a href="/publications/2021/2021-sr-arferm-act">special report on the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2020–21, Feasibility Expenditure, and Remedial Matters) Act 2021</a>, and are currently in the process of updating it. [...]
We made the 2021 Best Places to Work list
[ad_1] We’re thrilled to announce that Xero has been recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s Best Places to Work. The prestigious annual list, published by The Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine, is [...]
Website refresh – feedback welcome
[ad_1] <p>We’re refreshing the Tax Policy website, in line with other Inland Revenue websites.</p> <p>This beta-test version of the site is now available to view. Please take a look and tell us what you think. [...]
Boss Insights 2021: The rise of the self-employed
[ad_1] Download the full Boss Insights 2021 report, Sole trader surge: small business in a post-COVID world. It’s hard to believe that when we launched our first Boss Insights report back in February 2020, the [...]
Minister addresses CA ANZ
[ad_1] <p>In his address last week to the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, Minister of Revenue, David Parker discussed the Government’s tax priorities over the short term.</p> <p>For more information, see the <a href="https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/keynote-address-chartered-accountants-australia-and-new-zealand-conference">Minister’s [...]
My tipping point: Igniting a passion for wood-fired cooking
[ad_1] Being a sole trader isn’t without its challenges, especially after the year that’s been. But for many, bravely going it alone is a chance to live their passion, be their own boss, and work [...]
Updated tax policy website now available
[ad_1] <p>The tax policy website has been updated to give it a similar look to other Inland Revenue websites. Thanks to those who provided feedback over the last several months, it has helped us to [...]
How supporting wellbeing can boost your bottom line
[ad_1] Wellbeing is something that affects us all and is rightfully garnering more attention as society explores what it means to have positive wellbeing. Defined by the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, positive wellbeing [...]
Introduction of Taxation (Income Tax Rate and Other Amendments) Bill
[ad_1] <p>The Minister of Revenue David Parker has introduced the Taxation (Income Tax Rate and Other Amendments) Bill. It contains four main measures:</p> <ul> <li>introducing a new top personal income tax rate of 39%</li> <li>introducing [...]
Five reasons to simplify HR and payroll with Talenox
[ad_1] Growing your business can come with challenges, like continually adjusting your payroll systems as your team rapidly expands. To make things easy for you, we have developed a seamless integration with Talenox in Singapore [...]
Resurgence support payment proposed
[ad_1] <p>The Government has announced a package to support businesses and individuals in the event of a change in COVID-19 alert levels. The package contains a proposal for a one-off resurgence support payment which businesses [...]
Success in a pandemic? For Cape Town’s ROWDY, it’s in the bag
[ad_1] Cape Town-based leather bag company ROWDY has built a loyal following and a robust business since it started selling affordable leather rucksacks in 2012. However, as the pandemic began and retail locations were forced [...]
Special report on new tax legislation
[ad_1] <p>On 30 March, the <a href="/bills/52-273">Taxation (Annual Rates for 2020–21, Feasibility Expenditure, and Remedial Matters) Act 2021</a> was granted Royal assent and passed into law.</p> <p>A <a href="/publications/2021/2021-sr-arferm-act">special report</a> on the new legislation is [...]
Expanding our community through Black Professional Groups
[ad_1] According to Gartner’s Labor Market Survey, finance and accounting fall short on diversity, ranking among the lowest of any corporate function. Xero is committed to helping develop Black professionals in accounting and finance, and [...]
New loan criteria announced
[ad_1] <p>The Minister of Revenue and the Small Business Minister announced today that Cabinet had decided to make the small business cashflow loan scheme available to more businesses by introducing revised eligibility criteria. These will [...]
An update about Xerocon 2021
[ad_1] If you know me, there is nothing I like better than getting together with the Xero community of accountants, bookkeepers, small businesses and app partners. Some of my favourite memories in the time I’ve [...]
Resurgence Support Payments Bill introduced
[ad_1] <p>The <a href="/bills/53-8">Taxation (COVID-19 Resurgence Support Payments and Other Matters) Bill</a> was introduced to Parliament today, and is expected to be passed under urgency.</p> <p>The Bill enables Inland Revenue to administer the new COVID-19 [...]
Securely share client documents and get them signed electronically – all within Xero
[ad_1] We’re very pleased to let you know that document packs are now available to all Xero partners in Australia. They’ll be a real time-saver at tax time, and will help you say goodbye to [...]
Resurgence Support Payments Bill passed
[ad_1] <p>The <a href="/bills/53-8">Taxation (COVID-19 Resurgence Support Payments and Other Matters) Bill</a>, which was introduced today, has passed through all stages and now awaits Royal assent.</p> [ad_2] Source link
Xero Payroll is ready for the latest IR35 changes
[ad_1] If you run your own business, or you’re a contractor or accountant in the UK, then you’ll probably know about off-payroll working, also known as IR35. The IR35 legislation has been in place since [...]