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Beware of scams!
As scammers become more sophisticated, it is important that businesses and individuals remain vigilant, including when accessing tax related services. The ATO has reported fake websites providing tax file numbers and ABNs for a fee.
Avoid getting caught out by these scams by following HIA’s tips.
Looking after your mental wellbeing
Whilst it is important to look after your business and personal financial health, it is critical that you also look after your mental wellbeing.
There is support and resources for you and your business during these times. It is important to manage your mental health and workplace stress. Find out more about how to manage these stresses.
HIA has partnered with Beyond Blue to help build mentally healthy environments. To help our members, HIA has created a mental health in the workplace toolbox with specific information for those working in the construction industry.
If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health issues, contact Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 at any time.
Reminders for the end of the 2022/23 financial year
Staying on top of your financial and tax deadlines can be stressful. However, it is important to remember that you are not alone and there are resources available to help you. Talk to your trusted financial advisor or accountant as soon as possible.
Managing your employees
Payment summaries
Businesses must provide payment summaries to their employees by 14 July 2023.
Superannuation guarantee
On 1 July 2022, the superannuation guarantee contributions (SG) increased to 10.5%. Make sure you have paid your employees superannuation at the correct rate during the year to benefit your employees and to avoid penalties that can be applied to employers for incorrect payment.
Find out more about changes to superannuation.
ATO contractor reporting
If you made payments to contractors during FY 2022/23, you may need to report these payments and lodge a ‘Taxable payments annual report’ (TPAR). This includes payments to subcontractors, consultants, and independent contractors. The TPAR must be lodged by 28 August 2023.
Beware of penalties
The ATO is now focusing on businesses with superannuation and other debts. The ATO will continue to seek to recover overdue tax payments and other obligations by serving Director Penalty Notices (DPNs).
As a director of a company, you may become personally liable for certain tax obligations of your company such as PAYG, Superannuation Guarantee Charges and GST charges. Ensure that you have paid each of these obligations by their due dates to avoid being on the receiving end of an ATO notice! If you do receive a DPN, you may have grounds to file a defence.
Businesses that are facing financial difficulties are encouraged to engage with the ATO, share their concerns and work with them to tailor a solution unique to your business circumstances.
Find out more, see ATO's website.
Lodging tax paperwork late
The small business lodgment penalty amnesty program allows businesses to bring their outstanding tax returns and business activity statements (BAS) up to date. If you’re eligible for the program, any failure to lodge penalty that applies to the late lodgement will be automatically waived, however, general interest charges will continue to apply.
Find out more about the program including eligibility requirements.
Managing your business tax requirements
Payroll tax
Ensure your payroll tax requirements, including any lodgements and payments are up to date. Lodgement dates may vary across states, so check your State Government Revenue website for details
Home-based businesses
Do you have your FY 2022/23 business deductions, receipts, and claims ready? If you have a home-based business, you may be able to claim additional tax deductions such as occupancy expenses, running expenses and motor vehicle expenses. HIA has prepared a summary of the tax rules with further details available from the ATO.
ATO business record rules
The ATO requires businesses to maintain records of all business income and expenses. For example, you should keep a record of all business income received including your progress claims, receipts for deposits and progress payments, and documents regarding any security accounts held jointly with your client.
Evidence of expenses should include things such as purchase orders, tax invoices, cheque butts, subcontractor payments (as reported to the ATO) and delivery documents.
Find out more about the ATO's rules for business records.
Claiming expenses on your company car
Don’t miss out on claiming your car expenses. There are two car expense deduction options available when claiming. You can deduct expenses based on the cents per kilometre basis or you can claim deductions under the simplified depreciation rules.
Find out more about the expenses able to be claimed and your options.
Small business due dates
If you are having trouble staying on top of your tax due dates, check out the ATO’s small business newsroom key date calendar. It’s important to let the ATO know if you need additional time to lodge your returns by calling the ATO on 13 28 66 before the relevant due date.
Power your business journey with AmpolCard
HIA and Ampol are proud to support your business with AmpolCard, the fuel card that helps you save money, save time and rewards you on and off the road. With your fleet's fuel costs in focus, AmpolCard gives you instant access to fuel savings including 5cpl off Amplify Premium, E10, regular unleaded and diesel fuels. For easy access, AmpolCard is accepted at ~1900 locations. There are no monthly card fees, just 38c per transaction*.
AmpolCard benefits go beyond fuel savings with its convenient, cashless transactions. You can see all your vehicle expenses in a single, ATO-approved monthly invoice. You can also integrate AmpolCard with Xero or MYOB for easy account reconciliation.
For additional peace of mind, AmpolCard offers Roadside Assistance plus Services and Repairs add-ons for low monthly fees. With Services and Repairs you can enjoy savings of up to 12 per cent and exclusive offers.
Manage your on-road business costs and power your business journey with AmpolCard today!
*AmpolCard T&Cs apply, available at Ampol.
Preparing for the 2023/24 FY ahead
Managing your employees
Superannuation changes
Superannuation contributions will increase again this year.
From 1 July 2023, superannuation guarantee contributions (SG) will need to be made at 11% for all employees.
You can find out more about these changes from the ATO or the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Minimum wage increase
Each FY, the Fair Work Commission conducts an annual wage review. This year the Commission has awarded a 5.75% increase to the national minimum wage, which will impact any employee covered by a modern award.
This means that from 1 July 2023, businesses need to ensure that they are paying the increased wages to their employees. To find out more about the increase, read HIA's Member alert.
HIA will be publishing the updated award rates on our website once available from the Fair Work Commission. If you need a copy of the updated wage sheets, email our team.
To find out more, contact HIA's Contracts and Compliance team
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