[The Tax Institute] There has been some recent confusion surrounding the first fortnight for which reconfirmation of eligibility for NSW JobSaver payments is required. We understand the frustration this has caused and seek to allay this confusion with an update following our meeting this afternoon with the NSW Government.
Although some businesses and not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) will have already reconfirmed their eligibility for JobSaver, or alternatively advised that they are not eligible, for the fortnight from 30 August to 12 September 2021, this fortnight will be removed from the confirmation webpage by the end of this week.
This will not affect the making of payments for that fortnight, but it will allow businesses and NFPs to reconfirm their eligibility for the fortnight from 13 September to 26 September 2021 without having to confirm the fortnight from 30 August to 12 September 2021.
If a business or NFP has reconfirmed their eligibility for the fortnight from 30 August, to 12 September 2021, but has since realised they have not experienced a decline in turnover of 30% or more due to the Public Health Order, they should contact Service NSW to advise they are not eligible.
The business or NFP will need to repay any overpayments. Service NSW will advise the mechanism for repaying overpayments soon. In the meantime, sit tight and ensure your clients set aside the funds so they can be readily repaid when required.
We understand this may give rise to further questions, and invite you to raise your concerns via our Community hub.
Reminder about program deadlines
We take this opportunity to remind you that applications for:
the NSW COVID-19 Business Grant must be lodged by 11:59pm on Friday 1 October 2021; and
the JobSaver payment and the COVID-19 Micro-business Grant must be lodged by 11:59pm on Monday 18 October 2021.
Businesses or NFPs that are yet to lodge their application for this support and are uncertain about their eligibility, contact Service NSW on 13 77 88 from Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 7:00pm (Sydney time).
There will be further updates in the days and weeks ahead. We will continue to support you and provide further information as it becomes available. [email update: 29/9/21]