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Small Business Digital Adaptation Program
on 2021-12-28 00:36:37
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Claire Chang
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Small Business Digital Adaptation Program Sole traders, micro and small businesses in Victoria can register and try out selected digital business management tools to adapt to websites, e-commerce transition and financial management provided by suppliers working with the Victorian government. After the trial period, registered enterprises can buy the product they have tried and apply for a rebate of $1200 to use the product for 12 months. The product selected by the enterprise must be: New products not currently used by the enterprise Upgrading of existing products, with additional product functions and providing specific digital adaptability (for example, upgrading existing websites to e-commerce websites) The enterprise hopes to restore the products available under the plan that have been used before (more than a year ago). What are the eligibility criteria? Individual businesses, micro and small enterprises must: Operating a business in Victoria that has commenced operations on or before September 13, 2019 Holds an Australian business number (ABN) and has held an ABN since or before September 13, 2019 Intend to adapt their business to a digital operating environment. The applicant must meet the eligibility criteria and agree to the conditions listed in the program guidelines. Applicants also need to demonstrate that they are currently operating their business and intend to adapt their business to a digital operating environment. If it is found that any information in its application is deliberately false or misleading, the enterprise will not be eligible for the plan. According to its ABN definition, eligible enterprises can only receive a purchase rebate of $1200 to pay for 12 months of access to one or more approved digital products available under the program. What does the program cover? The products selected by qualified enterprises must be: New products not currently used by the enterprise, or Upgrading of existing products with additional product functions to provide specific digital adaptability (for example, upgrading an existing website to an e-commerce website), or According to the product provided by the plan, the product has been used by the enterprise (more than 12 months ago) and hopes to resume use. Hardware related to the products of any approved supplier (or approved product seller) is eligible for rebate, provided that the enterprise has purchased the relevant digital license or subscription. The small business digital adaptation program does not include the following costs: Update an existing product or software license, or Minor updates to existing products (for example, software version updates), or Products purchased through a third party for unauthorized applicant's own use, or Products not available under this program. Enterprises can participate in the training and seminars displayed in the training calendar on the plan page. Once you use ABN checker to confirm that your ABN is valid for the program, this page will be displayed on your screen. Businesses that purchase existing products and software outside the program can also participate in seminars promoted through the Victorian business website. How does this program work? Step 1: Read the program guide and frequently asked questions (FAQs), and then use the ABN checker to check that your ABN is applicable to the program. Enterprises can try out products and participate in seminars before submitting applications. Before 21 November, 2021, enterprises can participate in unlimited seminars and complete multiple digital product trials. Please note that the registration of trade Trak and VAC product trial will end on 25 October, 2021. Step2: Register and purchase your favourite digital products through one of the partner suppliers before 5 December, 2021. You will need to provide a supplier receipt or a paid supplier invoice as part of your request - please refer to the frequently asked questions (FAQ) for more details Step 3: Apply for a rebate of $1200 no later than 11:59 p.m. on 5 December, 2021 to pay for 12 months of access to your products. Please note that if all funds are used up before this date, the program may be closed early, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Step 4: After six weeks, the approved enterprises will be required to complete a survey to confirm that they are still using the approved products. Step 5: Businesses will need to respond to short surveys at 6 and 12 months to help Victorian commerce understand how businesses benefit from the program and products. How can I make progress through the program? This is a purchase rebate program. Before applying, you must register and purchase available digital products before 5 December, 2021. Fill in the online tax refund application form. Make sure you answer all questions and provide all necessary information, including your proof of purchase. After six weeks of qualification confirmation, Victorian commerce will contact you by email to confirm that you are still using the purchased product. If you succeed, you will receive an email with instructions on how to claim the tax refund. Be sure to read this email carefully and follow the instructions provided. You must claim the refund by clicking on the link provided in the email. Your payment should reach your designated bank account five days after you file a claim. Unsuccessful applicants will receive an email notification. We will contact you in 6 and 12 months to participate in the evaluation survey to help us understand the impact of the plan. The plan only covers access rights for the first 12 months. Chang Accounting Advisory Pty Ltd, we are CPA practice and NDIS registered plan manager, we could help clients to apply for small business digital adaptation program. If you or your families or friends need our services, please feel free to contact our team for any assistance. This article is for informational purposes only and does not form part of our advice. This article is based on NDIS guideline. Please contact our team if you need any assistance. Claire Chang, 0497 131 419, claire.chang@changadvisory.com.au, wechat: clairechang26 Michelle Cui, 0433 539 870, michelle.cui@changadvisory.com.au, wechat: michellejc
小型企业数字软件补贴计划
on 2021-12-28 00:27:24
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Claire Chang
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小型企业数字软件补贴计划 维多利亚州的个体贸易商、微型和小型企业可以注册并试用选定的数字企业管理工具，以适应与维多利亚州政府合作的供应商提供的网站、电子商务过渡和财务管理。试用期结束后，注册企业可以购买他们试用过的产品，并申请1200美元的返利，以使用该产品12个月。 企业选择的产品必须是： 企业当前未使用的新产品 升级现有产品，增加产品功能并提供特定的数字适应性（例如，将现有网站升级为电子商务网站） 企业希望恢复该计划下已经使用过的产品（一年多以前）。 资格标准是什么？ 个体企业、微型和小型企业必须： 于2019年9月13日或之前在维多利亚州开展业务 持有澳大利亚商业号码（ABN），并自2019年9月13日起或之前持有ABN 打算使其业务适应数字化运营环境。 申请人必须符合资格标准，并同意课程指南中列出的条件。申请人还需要证明他们目前正在经营自己的业务，并打算使其业务适应数字化经营环境。如果发现其申请中的任何信息故意虚假或误导，该企业将没有资格申请该计划。根据ABN的定义，符合条件的企业只能获得1200澳币的购买回扣，以支付12个月的使用该计划提供的一个或多个经批准的数字产品的费用。 这个项目包括什么？ 合格企业选择的产品必须：企业当前未使用的新产品，或 使用附加产品功能升级现有产品，以提供特定的数字适应性（例如，将现有网站升级为电子商务网站），或 根据计划提供的产品，该产品已被企业使用（12个多月前），并希望恢复使用。 与任何经批准的供应商（或经批准的产品销售商）的产品相关的硬件有资格获得返利，前提是企业已购买相关的数字许可证或订阅。 小企业数字适应计划不包括以下费用： 更新现有产品或软件许可证，或 对现有产品的次要更新（例如，软件版本更新），或 通过第三方购买供未经授权的申请人自用的产品，或 此计划下不提供的产品。 企业可以参加计划页面培训日历中显示的培训和研讨会。一旦您使用ABN checker确认您的ABN对程序有效，此页面将显示在您的屏幕上。购买计划外现有产品和软件的企业也可以参加通过维多利亚商业网站推广的研讨会。 这个项目是如何工作的？ 步骤1：阅读课程指南和常见问题解答（FAQ），然后使用ABN检查器检查您的ABN是否适用于课程。企业可以在提交申请之前试用产品并参加研讨会。在2021年11月21日之前，企业可以参加无限量的研讨会并完成多个数字产品试用。请注意，trade Trak和VAC产品试用的注册将于2021年10月25日结束。 步骤2：在2021年12月5日之前，通过合作伙伴供应商之一注册并购买您喜爱的数码产品。您需要提供供应商收据或已付款的供应商发票作为请求的一部分-有关更多详细信息，请参阅常见问题解答（FAQ） 步骤3：在2021年12月5日晚上11:59之前申请1200美元的回扣，以支付12个月的产品使用费。请注意，如果所有资金在此日期之前用完，该计划可能会提前结束，因此我们鼓励您尽快申请。 步骤4：六周后，批准的企业将被要求完成一项调查，以确认他们仍在使用批准的产品。步骤5：企业需要在6个月和12个月时对短期调查做出回应，以帮助维多利亚商部业了解企业如何从该计划和产品中获益。 我如何通过该计划取得进展？ 这是一个购买回扣计划。在申请之前，您必须在2021年12月5日之前注册并购买可用的数字产品。填写网上退税申请表。确保回答所有问题并提供所有必要信息，包括您的购买证明。经过六周的资格确认后，维多利亚商业部将通过电子邮件与您联系，确认您仍在使用购买的产品。 如果您成功，您将收到一封电子邮件，其中说明如何申请退税。请务必仔细阅读此电子邮件并遵循提供的说明。您必须通过单击电子邮件中提供的链接来申请退款。您的付款应在您提出索赔五天后到达您指定的银行账户。 不成功的申请人将收到电子邮件通知。 维多利亚商业部将在6个月和12个月内与您联系，参与评估调查，以帮助维多利亚商业部了解该计划的影响。该计划仅涵盖前12个月的访问权。 CHANG会计师事务所是注册会计师协会会员，同时也是NDIS的注册计划经理，我们可以协助您申请这个补助。如果您，或您的家人或朋友需要我们的服务，请联系我们的团队。 本文仅供参考，不构成我们建议的一部分。本文基于小型企业数字软件补贴的指南。如果您需要任何帮助，请联系我们的团队。 Claire Chang, 0497 131 419, claire.chang@changadvisory.com.au, wechat: clairechang26 Michelle Cui, 0433 539 870, michelle.cui@changadvisory.com.au, wechat: michellejc
Boosting Apprenticeships Commencements
on 2021-12-28 00:19:04
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Claire Chang
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Australian Apprenticeships Incentive Program (AAIP) The Australian government is committed to supporting the development of a skilled workforce across the country. They provide a range of financial incentives and benefits to employers and Australian apprentices. The goal of the Australian apprenticeship incentive program is to train highly skilled talents and the relevant Australian workforce that supports economic sustainability and competitiveness. This is done by encouraging: provide employees with real opportunities for skill based training and development people receive skills training through the Australian apprenticeship program. The Australian apprenticeship incentive scheme consists of a series of payments. Boosting Apprenticeships Commencements Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements is a government wage subsidy to encourage employers of any size or industry, Australia-wide, to take on new apprentices and trainees. To help recover from the impact of covid-19, the Australian government is supporting all qualified employers who hire new Australian apprentices. The following are snapshots that an enterprise may be eligible for: Worker's compensation exemption Additional incentives to help disabled people, adults, school students and Aboriginal Australians find employment The Australian government announced the boosting apprenticeship commencements wage subsidy to support employers and group training organizations to accept new apprentices and interns. Identify whether your busines eligible Your business or group training organization may be eligible if: you hired an Australian apprentice between 5 October, 2020 and 31 March, 2022, and your Australian apprentice or intern is obtaining a level II Certificate or higher and has received training contracts officially approved by national training institutions. How much is the subsidy? Eligible employers and group training organizations (GTO) will receive a wage subsidy of up to 50% of the total wages of apprentices in Australia. The subsidy applies to Australian apprentices who start or restart between 5 October, 2020 and 31 March, 2022. For wages paid within 12 months from the start or restart date, each eligible Australian apprentice can receive a wage subsidy of up to $7000 per quarter. Other Information You should know The subsidy applies to employers of any size, industry or geographical location. Any apprentice who receives any other form of Australian government salary is not subsidized, eg. Subsidies Support Apprentices and Trainees or Jobkeeper. Arrears will be paid quarterly and subsidies can be applied for the first time from 1 January, 2021. The final payment application must be submitted before 30 June, 2023. 100000 caps were removed to provide additional support to employers and GTOs. The Australian apprentice support network will provide additional gateway service places and enhance Provide training support for women interested in non-traditional trade occupations or starting internships. an additional 5000 gateway service places are available to women interested in internships in non-traditional trade occupations. provide training support services for women in non-traditional trade occupations. What are the changes in the qualifications of existing workers? From 28 October, 2020, employers or host employers (if using group training organizations) will be eligible for subsidies for up to 30 existing workers in the following cases: transfer of existing workers from temporary employment arrangements to part-time or full-time Australian apprenticeships; perhaps existing workers move from part-time employment arrangements to full-time Australian apprenticeships. There will be no change in the starting work of existing workers under the Australian Trade apprenticeship system. What if existing workers who do not meet the revised qualification criteria have started work? Australian apprentices with an approved training contract starting from 5 October to 27 October 2020 will be eligible to attract subsidies for their employers as long as all other eligibility criteria are met. The revised qualification is only applicable to classes after 28 October, 2020. What about apprentices starting before October 5, 2020? Apprentices who start before October 5, 2020 will not be eligible to promote apprenticeship because the purpose of the subsidy is to promote the growth of new beginnings. However, the government does provide a range of other incentives to employers and Australian apprentices to support recruitment and encourage their participation in the Australian apprenticeship system. Through the Australian apprenticeship incentive scheme, eligible employers can attract economic incentives for the start and completion of the Australian apprenticeship scheme. The plan also includes a series of targeted incentives for national priority areas and skills needs, and supports employers and Australian apprentices in rural and remote areas of Australia. Employers who is apply for Boosting Apprenticeships Commencements are also eligible for other payments under the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive Program, on the premise of meeting the qualification criteria, employers and group training organizations that have obtained boosting apprenticeship incentives may be eligible for other awards under the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive Program (AAIP). Chang Accounting Advisory Pty Ltd, we are CPA practice and NDIS registered plan manager, we could help clients to apply for the subsidy of boosting apprenticeships commencements. If you or your families or friends need our services, please feel free to contact our team for any assistance. This article is for informational purposes only and does not form part of our advice. This article is based on NDIS guideline. Please contact our team if you need any assistance. Claire Chang, 0497 131 419, claire.chang@changadvisory.com.au, wechat: clairechang26 Michelle Cui, 0433 539 870, michelle.cui@changadvisory.com.au, wechat: michellejc
申请学徒补助
on 2021-12-28 00:07:45
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Claire Chang
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澳大利亚学徒激励计划（AAIP） 澳大利亚政府致力于支持在全国培养熟练劳动力。它们为雇主和澳大利亚学徒提供一系列经济激励和福利。澳大利亚学徒激励计划的目标是培养高技能人才和支持经济可持续性和竞争力的相关澳大利亚劳动力。通过鼓励： 为员工提供基于技能的培训和发展的真正机会 人们通过澳大利亚学徒计划接受技能培训。 澳大利亚学徒激励计划由一系列补助组成。 推广学徒制的补贴 促进学徒开始是一项政府工资补贴，旨在鼓励澳大利亚范围内任何规模或行业的雇主聘用新学徒和受训人员。为了帮助从新冠肺炎的影响中恢复过来，澳大利亚政府正在支持所有雇佣新的澳大利亚学徒的合格雇主。以下是企业可能有资格获得的补贴： 工人补偿豁免 帮助残疾人、成年人、在校学生和澳大利亚土著人找到工作的额外激励措施 澳大利亚政府宣布增加学徒工资补贴，以支持雇主和团体培训组织接受新的学徒和实习生。 确定您的业务是否符合条件 您的企业或集团培训机构可能是有资格的如果符合以下条件： 您在2020年10月5日至2022年3月31日期间雇佣了一名澳大利亚学徒，以及 您的澳大利亚学徒或实习生正在获得二级或以上证书，并已获得国家培训机构正式批准的培训合同。 补贴是多少？ 符合条件的雇主和团体培训组织（GTO）将获得高达澳大利亚学徒工资总额50%的工资补贴。 该补贴适用于在2020年10月5日至2022年3月31日期间开始或重新开始的澳大利亚学徒。 对于自开始或重新开始之日起12个月内支付的工资，每个合格的澳大利亚学徒每季度可获得高达7000澳元的工资补贴。 其他你应该知道的信息 补贴适用于任何规模、行业或地理位置的雇主。 任何获得澳大利亚政府任何其他形式工资的学徒都不受补贴，例如，补贴支持学徒和受训人员或工作人员。 从2021年1月1日起，将按季度支付补贴，并首次申请补贴。 最终付款申请必须在2023年6月30日前提交。 取消了100000个上限，为雇主和GTO提供额外支持。 澳大利亚学徒支持网络将提供额外的网关服务场所，并增强为对非传统贸易职业感兴趣或开始实习的妇女提供培训支持。 对非传统贸易职业实习感兴趣的女性可获得额外的5000个入门服务名额。 为从事非传统贸易职业的妇女提供培训支持服务。 现有工人的资格有哪些变化？ 从2020年10月28日起，在以下情况下，雇主或东道雇主（如果使用团体培训组织）将有资格获得最多30名现有工人的补贴： 将现有工人从临时就业安排转为兼职或全职澳大利亚学徒；也许 现有工人从非全日制就业转为全日制澳大利亚学徒制。 在澳大利亚学徒制下，现有工人的开始工作不会发生变化。 如果不符合修订的资格标准的现有工人已经开始工作怎么办？ 在2020年10月5日至10月27日期间签订经批准培训合同的澳大利亚学徒将有资格为其雇主吸引补贴，只要符合所有其他资格标准。修改后的资格仅适用于2020年10月28日之后的课程。 2020年10月5日之前开始的学徒怎么样？ 2020年10月5日之前开始的学徒将没有资格推广学徒制，因为补贴的目的是促进新开端的增长。然而，政府确实向雇主和澳大利亚学徒提供了一系列其他激励措施，以支持招聘并鼓励他们参与澳大利亚学徒制度。通过澳大利亚学徒激励计划，合格雇主可以为澳大利亚学徒计划的启动和完成吸引经济激励。该计划还包括针对国家优先领域和技能需求的一系列有针对性的激励措施，并支持澳大利亚农村和偏远地区的雇主和澳大利亚学徒。 根据澳大利亚学徒激励计划，在满足资格标准的前提下，申请促进学徒期开始的雇主也有资格获得其他付款，根据澳大利亚学徒激励计划（AAIP），已获得提升学徒激励的雇主和团体培训组织可能有资格获得其他奖励。 CHANG会计师事务所是注册会计师协会会员，同时也是NDIS的注册计划经理，我们可以帮助客户申请学徒补助。如果您，或您的家人或朋友需要我们的服务，请联系我们的团队。 本文仅供参考，不构成我们建议的一部分。本文基于学徒补助的指南。如果您需要任何帮助，请联系我们的团队。 Claire Chang, 0497 131 419, claire.chang@changadvisory.com.au, wechat: clairechang26 Michelle Cui, 0433 539 870, michelle.cui@changadvisory.com.au, wechat: michellejc
Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR)
on 2021-12-27 23:57:05
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Claire Chang
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TPAR – What is Taxable Payments Annual Report If you carry on a business which makes payments to contractors or subcontractors, you may need to submit a Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) before 28 August of each year. The purpose of the taxable payment reporting system is to create a fair competitive environment – to prevent dishonest operators from gaining an unfair advantage over the majority of people. The information collected in the TPAR enables ATO to identify contractors who fail to meet their tax obligations. Industries involved in TPAR If your enterprise provides any of the following services, even if it is only part of the services you provide every year, you need to know about TPAR: Building and construction services – this category is very broad; It includes plumbing, architectural, electrical, plastering, carpentry, engineering, and a wide range of other activities Cleaning services – this includes internal and external cleaning of structures, vehicles, machinery and activity cleaning Express service or road freight service – this includes transporting goods or goods (such as parcels, packages, letters and food) by motor vehicle, bicycle or foot, road freight, truck rental with driver, and road vehicle traction service Information technology (IT) services – this includes writing, modifying, testing, or supporting software to meet customer needs, whether on-site or remotely over the Internet Security, investigation or surveillance services – including patrolling and guarding personnel, sites or property; Observe or observe an area and monitor the safety system; And investigations specifically related to security and surveillance, not just information collection Government entities. TPAR details the payments made to the contractor for the provision of services. Some government entities are also required to report on the grants they have paid. The contractor may include subcontractors, consultants and independent contractors. They can operate as self-employed (individuals), companies, partnerships or trusts. Payment business do not need to report There are some payments you don’t need to report on the TPAR. These include: Payments for materials only If the invoice is for materials only, you do not need to report payment. If you pay the contractor for materials and labor invoices and at other times only the same contractor for materials, it may be difficult to calculate the amount paid only for materials. In this case, you have the option to report all your payments to the contractor. Payments for incidental labour If the invoice you receive contains material and labor amounts, you can exclude labor amounts related to material supply. If the labor part is not important for the actual supply of materials, the labor payment is considered incidental. Unpaid invoices as of 30 June of each year: Report only payments made on or before 30 June of each year. PAYG withholding payment: Report Pay as You Go (PAYG) withholding payments in your pay as you go withholding tax annual report or through a one touch payroll instead of your TPAR. Examples include payments to: Employees Detention of workers employed under voluntary agreements Workers employed in employment or under employment arrangements. This includes labour employment companies that employ workers to provide services under labour employment arrangements. Foreign residents working in Australia. These payments are usually subject to pay as you go foreign resident withholding tax (If payments are not withheld by PAYG, you need to report them in the TPAR). Foreign residents working overseas. Payments within consolidation group: If you are in a consolidation or multi entry consolidation group for income tax purposes, you do not need to report the payments you make to other members of the same group. Payments for private and family services- You do not need to report if: For individuals who do not operate a business, you pay the contractor for services - for example, if you are an owner building or renovating your own house Businesses that pay contractors for services for private purposes - for example, cleaning their homes. If the work is related to the conduct of business, the amount paid to the contractor for the work needs to be reported. These are payments that businesses can claim tax deduction (for example, payments to contractors). Reporting Requirements for TPAR Reports The details you need to report about each contractor can usually be found in the invoices you should receive from them. This includes: Their Australian business number (ABN), if known Their names and addresses The total amount (including any GST) you paid them during the financial year. In addition, if you are a government entity, you also need to report: Is the supplier's statement provided Details of any grants paid to individuals or organizations with ABN, including date of grant payment and name of the grant or grant program. When you receive the invoice, please check whether the ABN on the invoice matches the ABN you recorded for the contractor. Ensure that new contractor records are created when necessary. If the ABN of a contractor changes during the year, you need to include each ABN of the contractor in the report. Lodging your TPAR Electronic lodgement Electronic lodgement is a fast and safe way to meet your reporting obligations. The built-in check helps you complete the report correctly. After submitting the TPAR, you will also receive online confirmation. Paper lodgementIf you do not have access to any electronic options, you can submit a paper Taxable Payments Annual Report (NAT 74109) form. The following TPAEs are not acceptable: copy of the form Scanned image of table Spreadsheet, or Word processing files (.pdf, .doc, .xls, .jpg, .tiff) Note: government entities cannot submit paper forms.Chang Accounting Advisory Pty Ltd, we are CPA practice and NDIS registered plan manager, we could help clients about TPAR. If you or your families or friends need our services, please feel free to contact our team for any assistance. This article is for informational purposes only and does not form part of our advice. This article is based on Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Please contact our team if you need any assistance. Claire Chang, 0497 131 419, claire.chang@changadvisory.com.au, wechat: clairechang26 Michelle Cui, 0433 539 870, michelle.cui@changadvisory.com.au, wechat: michellejc