Managing your QBCC compliance in uncertain times
April 16, 2020
QBCC (Queensland Building and Construction Commission) licence holders are required to continuously monitor their financial position and must report their key financial information to the QBCC each year. It is very important for licence holders to keep a watchful eye...
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Apiary Financial staff will be working from home as of 30 March 2020
March 27, 2020
As the Coronavirus situation continues to evolve, we would like to reassure our valued clients that Apiary Financial remains fully operational, and our team members are all in good health. However, upon the advice of the federal government, we will...
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Fringe Benefits Tax
Updates for employers With all the COVID-19 stimulus packages being introduced by the government of late, including the concessions relating to tax obligations, it is easy to forget that the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year is coming to an end,...
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COVID-19 Stimulus Updates – Understanding the package
March 23, 2020
The Federal Government has announced another range of initiatives and also changes to those previously announced, to help support individuals, households and businesses cope with the impacts of Coronavirus. Here, we look at the key measures and what they could...
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Coronavirus Stimulus Package
March 19, 2020
In response to the challenges facing businesses as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, the Australian Government has announced a $17.6 billion economic plan, including providing cash flow support to business paying employees, increasing the small business instant asset write-off...
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Coronavirus and the Impact on Markets
March 9, 2020
In the past week or so, we’ve seen share markets fall on the back of growing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. At times of heightened market volatility, it’s easy to fear how your superannuation and other investments might...
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Superannuation Guarantee opt-out | what does this mean for individuals?
November 5, 2019
Treasury Laws Amendment (2018 Superannuation Measures No. 1) Bill 2019 was passed by the Senate on Thursday 19 September. Background From 1 January 2020, eligible individuals with multiple employers can apply to opt-out of receiving super guarantee (SG) from one...
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Single Touch Payroll – Changes to EOFY reporting
May 31, 2019
Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting has been a requirement for all businesses with 20 or more employees, and optional for smaller employers, since 1 July 2018. For these businesses already reporting via STP, your end of financial year (EOFY) reporting...
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A new name and a new home for McGarry Partners
April 8, 2019
Today is our first day at Level 2, 16 McDougall Street, Milton and we are thrilled to have moved into our new office. To coincide with our move, we have taken the opportunity to change our name and we’re excited to...
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It’s time to get ready for Single Touch Payroll Reporting
February 22, 2019
Earlier this month, parliament passed legislation to extend Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting to all employers from 1 July 2019. STP reporting has been a requirement for employers with 20 or more employees since 1 July 2018, but it is...
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