How will COVID affect your business in 2022 and into the future?

Many business owners have not been affected since 2020 when the first case was detected and Australia started going into lockdown.

Though on the end of the spectrum, I have lost some clients myself (not many) because COVID did contribute to a few businesses closing.

How will it affect your business in 2022?

I feel more business owners are optimistic when it comes to their own business this year. Over the last 2 years, many business owners have refocused, pivoted into other areas of their business.

Some have closed one part of their business and ventured into another area which has been of financial benefit.

If anything, business owners are becoming more creative.

What they thought wasn’t possible, is possible.

Many cafes that had a bustling business are now only doing takeaway and remaining doing takeaway. They felt with the wages of staff for waitressing, was better spent in keeping the remaining staff on for cooking and delivery.

How will your business go into the future?

Have you been able to sustain your business during the pandemic?

What have you done to keep it going?

If you ever need help with your bookkeeping, I’m happy to have a chat.

Let’s hope the future looks more positive for all business owners.

Maree Punzet | Maree’s Mobile Bookkeeping | 0429 363 047
You didn’t go into business to do your Payroll and Bookkeeping, BUT WE DID

What is the Single Touch Payroll Phase 2?

You can also find this information on the ATO website, link below:
https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Single-Touch-Payroll/Expanding-Single-Touch-Payroll-(Phase-2)/

The Government announced the Single Touch Payroll in the 2019-20 budget and at that time, they did say there would be an expansion of STP, known as STP Phase 2.

What this will do, is reduce the reporting burden for employers who need to report information about their employees to multiple government agencies.

I would think that is a sign of relief for many employers.

The mandatory start date for Phase 2 reporting starts 1st January 2022.

The ATO have notified that Digital Service Providers (DSP’s) who may need more time to make the changes and update their solutions to support STP 2 can apply for a referral for their customers.

So there is a flexible approach to this transition, therefore if your solution is ready for 1 January 2022, you should start Phase 2 reporting. If your solution is ready and you can start Phase 2 reporting before 1 March 2022, then you will be considered to be reporting on time and you won’t need to apply for more time.

You can also apply for a delayed transition from December 2021. There will not be any penalties for genuine mistakes for the first year of Phase 2 reporting until 31 December 2022. This includes employers who have already started Phase 2 reporting.

The benefits for employers are you will no longer have to send the ATO the employee’s TFN declarations. The employees will provide it to you and you will need to keep it with your employee records.

‘If you make a Lump Sum E payment, you won’t need to provide Lump Sum E letters to your employees. You’ll have included the amount and the period it relates to.
If you change software or your employee’s payroll ID, you can tell us in your STP report if your solution has this functionality. This will help fix issues with duplicate income statements for employees in ATO online services through myGov

You may no longer need to provide separation certificates when your employees leave. The date and reason an employee leaves will be in your STP report.
You can also voluntarily report child support deductions and/or garnishees through STP. This reduces the need to send separate remittance advices to the Child Support Registrar’
If this sounds all too confusing, then give me a call on 0429 363 047, I can take care of this for you and so much more.

Maree Punzet | Maree’s Mobile Bookkeeping | 0429 363 047
You didn’t go into business to do your Payroll and Bookkeeping, BUT WE DID

What will happen when JobKeeper ends?

Can you survive when JobKeeper ends in March 2021?

If you need help to determine your cash flow or if you have insolvency issues, then maybe it might be time to give me a call and let me help you.

There is talk that the ATO is tipped to pounce on businesses once JobKeeper ends.

If you are a business owner, I encourage you to act early on exploring your insolvency options before the ATO comes knocking to recoup debts.

The JobKeeper stimulus is set to expire on March 28, so now is the time to do an assessment on your business.

Firstly, do you have the ability to pay staff wages, rent, super, tax?

Can your business survive – post stimulus?

If the answer is no, then please contact me straight away.

Maree Punzet | Maree’s Mobile Bookkeeping | 0429 363 047

You didn’t go into business to do your Payroll and Bookkeeping, BUT WE DID
We are a full service, insourced Payroll and Bookkeeping business that puts money back in your pocket and saves you time to work in/on your business this makes good financial sense!!

Do you know the differences of a Sole Trader and a Small Company

Business structure in Australia has a number of different structures from sole traders to companies, partnerships and trusts.

Definition of a Sole Trader

“A sole trader is an individual running a business. It is the simplest and cheapest business structure. If you operate your business as a sole trader, you are the only owner and you control and manage the business.” – ATO.

Definition of a Company

“A company business structure is a separate legal entity, unlike a sole trader or a partnership structure. This means the company has the same rights as a natural person and can incur debt, sue and be sued.” – Business.gov.au

Each one has different structures.

As a sole trader there a few costs and setup obligations, whereas if you have a company it is totally different.

Without going into great detail of both structures, it comes down to making sure you all your paperwork is in order, that you have good record keeping, and know what your responsibilities are if you are a Sole Trader or a Company.

If you would like to have a 20-minute free scope call to discuss your needs and talk about how you should structure your business, then please make an appointment with me or call 0429 363 047.

Let me setup your company/business correct right from the start.

Maree Punzet | Maree’s Mobile Bookkeeping | 0429 363 047
You didn’t go into business to do your Payroll and Bookkeeping, BUT WE DID

We are a full service, insourced Payroll and Bookkeeping business that puts money back in your pocket. Our team works like a full-time employee and part of your business when it comes to processing your Payroll and bookkeeping, but without the cost or other concerns full time employees bring.   When compared to a full-time employee, we give you all the benefits and more but save you around $60,000 a year in costs, makes good financial sense!!