Greg Hardy Retires from HQB
On Saturday 25th June, HQB farewelled Greg Hardy after 9 years as a Partner with our Firm. The evening may have been a cold one but the celebration was one of warmth and welcome. Greg and his wife Del and have only just started on the newest chapter of their adventure and we wish them […]
Don’t be fooled!
Where there is opportunity there are opportunists, scammers are always on the lookout for the next victim. With tax time looming the ATO have released a notification on how to spot a scammer, in most cases calls and emails: are unsolicited are pushy and can be intimidating, threatening arrests or penalties if payment for an […]
Do you have employees? If you do, this is a MUST read!
Your PAYG withholding payment summary annual report needs to be lodged by 14 August 2016. Lodging your report by electronic storage media (e.g. CD or USB) to the ATO is no longer an option. You are required to lodge using one of the following methods: Online If your payroll software meets ATO specifications, you can […]
SuperStream deadline looms
The SuperStream 30 June deadline for small employers is nearly here. If you have not yet prepared then time is running out to get your business organised. Solutions you can use include upgrading your payroll software (MYOB, XERO etc.), using a super fund’s online system, or using a clearing house. Should you chose to use […]
Contractor versus Employee – What are the issues?
As a business, have you ever considered how you engage someone to complete work for you? Employee or a contractor? In this article we will explore the issues you face when you engage a contractor. A contractor may be engaged for a one off assignment or they could be engaged for a series of assignments. […]
Save the date…
That time of year has come around again…No we’re not talking about EOFY, we’re talking about the Coffs Cup! Save the date – Thursday 4th August, as HQB will be celebrating in style at the races in our own exclusive tent. So book out your calendar, start planning your outfits and join us on the […]
Workers Compensation Wage Declaration Traps
A Workers Compensation Insurance Policy is required by all employers. The annual premium is calculated depending on the industry and level of wages paid. For most employers, your policy runs to 30 June each year – if it doesn’t you should contact your insurer (before the renewal date) to have the policy aligned to the […]
Nowhere to run to, nowhere to hide…
It was announced on 10 May, anyone with Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) and Trade Support Loan (TSL) debt living overseas, now have the same repayment obligations as those who live in Australia. If you have a debt and plan to move overseas for 183 days or longer in any 12 month period, you need […]