Fuel Rates Going Up

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Fuel Rates Going Up

From 1 July 2014, the carbon charge was repealed, increasing the rate for many fuels Carbon Charge Repealed From the 1st July 2014, the carbon charge was repealed, increasing the rate for many fuels acquired from 1st July 2014 and used off public roads.   This...
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Claiming work-related expenses?

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Claiming work-related expenses?

ATO using data analysis Work-related expense claims being targeted. This year the ATO are using extensive data analysis to identify areas requiring attention across all work-related expense claims, regardless of occupation.   The ATO are paying particular...
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MySuper Clarification

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MySuper Clarification

SUPERANNUATION Clarifications on MySuper System On the ATO website there is some confusing language regarding the MySuper system. We received some clarification from the ATO Superannuation section. The website states that the employer must choose a default fund that...
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How Do I Store Tax File Number Declarations

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How Do I Store Tax File Number Declarations

Storing Tax File Number (TFN) Declarations What are our requirements regarding storing Tax File Numbers (TFN) declarations? TFN recipients must take reasonable steps to ensure that: a. all staff are aware of the need to protect individuals’ privacy when handling TFN...
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When Does the Minimum Wage Increase

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When Does the Minimum Wage Increase

The National Minimum Wage Is Set to Increase When Do Wage Rates Go Up? The National Minimum Wage increases by 2.6% from 1st July 2013. The new national minimum wages will be $622.20 per week or $16.37 per hour.  Fair Work says you can’t get two separate pay rates for...
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