What's New @ Dewings?

We've been fortunate that we've been able to continue, even with the doors close, as we work with our clients to intepret and implement the many and varied business stimulus measures announced by the Federal and State Governments. Nevertheless, we hope re-opening our offices will allow us to return to a greater level of accessibility for things like document signing, pick-ups and drop-offs.

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The full implementation of all the measures included in the Code is still being considered by the South Australian State Government, but in the meantime, a number of its 'good faith' principles have been given legislative authority in South Australia through the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act 2020.

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Despite the significant upside, one of the enduring criticisms of JobKeeper since it was announced has been the short time-frame for businesses to assess and act to ensure compliance with the entitlement requirements. Recognising the unnecessarily onerous burden of two deadlines in particular, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced extensions to both the time to enrol for the scheme, and the time to complete top-up payments for employees (where required).

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Under the South Australian State Government package, small businesses affected by the pandemic which employ people in South Australia can apply for a $10,000 grant to support their ongoing operations.

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If you're an employer that meets the eligibility criteria, you must apply for the payment in April to receive it in the first week of May. Further, you must also ensure that all eligible employees have received at least $1,500 per fortnight by the end of this month. That's not a lot of time!

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