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JobKeeper payment - do you meet the decline in turnover test?

JobKeeper payment – do you meet the decline in turnover test?

9 April 2020

The Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Bill 2020 passed both houses of Parliament on 8 April 2020, containing some further detail on the JobKeeper payment scheme.

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Superannuation guarantee amnesty – ATO supporting employers affected by COVID-19

Superannuation guarantee amnesty – ATO supporting employers affected by COVID-19

8 April 2020

The superannuation guarantee amnesty (SG amnesty) window is currently open. The main risk with the SG amnesty is making a disclosure, but not being able to pay the superannuation guarantee charge (SGC) – in which case, the benefits of the amnesty will not apply.

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What to do if COVID-19 has ruined your SMSF's in-house asset ratio? The ATO’s no action position for some cases!

What to do if COVID-19 has ruined your SMSF’s in-house asset ratio? The ATO’s no action position for some cases!

7 April 2020

The market value of many common SMSF assets has plummeted in recent times, which can lead to SMSFs with in house assets breaching the 5% limit. What should these SMSFs do and how will the ATO react?

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COVID-19 - Is your company now an Australian tax resident or do you have a permanent establishment in Australia?

COVID-19 – Is your company now an Australian tax resident or do you have a permanent establishment in Australia?

6 April 2020

COVID-19 has restricted international travel and many Australian citizens have returned to Australia while the world responds to the pandemic.

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Cooper Grace Ward is a leading Australian law firm based in Brisbane.

We are a full-service law firm providing a wide range of legal services, including corporate and commercial, property, business litigation, insurance and family law.

Since our establishment in 1980, Cooper Grace Ward has grown to become one of the largest independent Brisbane based law firms. From our Brisbane CBD office, our lawyers advise listed and private companies, individuals, and local and foreign governments across Queensland and internationally.

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Cooper Grace Ward is known for its outstanding client service and internal culture. We see that both of those things are interrelated. We understand that practising law is not just about knowing the law, it's about people working together to achieve the best outcomes for clients. This sets us apart from other law firms.
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    We continuously seek and embrace change that adds value.

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