25.6.2021 – In the UK, Deliveroo got a much needed boost after a UK appeals court ruled its riders are self-employed, bolstering the viability of its labour model after rival Uber Technologies lost a similar case earlier this year. This is the opposite the position in Australia (at time of writing: 15.8.21) and has lead to…
18.5.2021 – A Fair Work Commission ruling that a Deliveroo rider is an employee of the company rather than an independent contractor has added to uncertainty over the rights of gig economy workers in Australia, as it contradicts a full bench decision that Uber Eats drivers are not employees – see related TT articles that UK…
On 10 August 2021, the AAT upheld assessments based on surplus cash deposits, of a local seafood business was income, allowed amendments beyond 4 years based on ‘fraud or evasion’, upheld 50% ‘reckless’ shortfall penalties and did not remit interest penalties. See below for further details. [Tax Month – August 2021] The facts…
On 12.8.21, the Federal Minister for Superannuation a media release, saying that the Government proposes to make changes to ensure the superannuation system’s financial reporting and auditing framework is commensurate to the size and significance of the sector and to do that, was releasing an exposure draft, of the relevant legislation, for consultation, with submissions…
SMSFs and small APRA funds can have up to 6 members from 1 July 2021 following legislative amendments. On Friday 13.8.21, the ATO uploaded a post, noting that the Australian Business Register (ABR) has been updated to enable SMSFs to add a fifth or sixth member instead of using their interim process. See below for further detail.…
Also on 13 August 2021, the Federal Treasurer and Tasmanian Premier jointly announced a jointly funded COVID-19 relief package specifically targeted at businesses operating in tourism, hospitality, arts and events, seafood and transport (hire car, coach tours) sectors, as well as those that have been “impacted directly by reduced interstate visitation”. As I understand it, Tasmania…
From 5pm on Thursday 12 August 2021, the Australian Capital Territory went into a Covid-19 based ‘lockdown’ (like the rest of its Eastern Seaboard neighbours) – for 7 days. The following day the Federal Treasurer announced a jointly Federal and Territory funded Covid relief package, along the lines of those announced for NSW, Vic &…
T a x T e c h n i c a l – M o n t h l y N e w s – August 2021 Edition – ‘Tax Developments’ for tax practitioners by a tax practitioner. Compiled by F John Morgan A member of the Victorian Bar (www.FJMtax.com) Table of Contents ______________________________________________________________________________ COMPILING…