Tender Bookkeeping

📣 Important News Update for Bookkeepers

Starting from July 1st, the Online Services for Agents terms and conditions now require agents to complete client verification before providing Tax or BAS Agent services for clients using ATO systems.

While the ATO's guidelines primarily apply to Tax and BAS Agents utilising their online services, it's crucial to note that the TPB's guidelines encompass all tax practitioners, regardless of their use of ATO's online systems.

Agents must verify new clients. You do not need to verify existing clients. However if there is change of manager etc then you must ensure they are authorised and verified.

👉 For more information and detailed guidelines, check out:
https://ow.ly/i3UB50P5Tsy

With identity crime on the rise, it’s essential you verify your clients’ identity before providing your services. To help your current and future clients understand what information you can request from them to verify their identity, share our handy factsheet with them. This way, your clients will know what to expect and the types of documents needed. Share our factsheet now: http://ow.ly/6PJh50OF86G

Tracey Tull

Great MYOB so much notice 🤦‍♀️

We’ve said it before but it’s worth repeating, you must be paid for all the time you work. That includes all time spent:
• completing compulsory online training at home
• starting early or finishing late (at your employer’s request)
• attending compulsory work meetings out of your normal work hours
• doing on-the-job training.

It’s unlawful to not get paid at least the minimum rates in your award or enterprise agreement. https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay

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Treasury Fact Sheets for beyond September 2020 JobKeeper & JobSeeker.

This has not yet passed legislation.

https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-07/Fact_sheet-JobKeeper_Payment_extension.pdf

https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-07/Fact_sheet-Income_Support_for_Individuals.pdf

treasury.gov.au

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Please note: THEY ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION eg: Name, Address and Phone Number.

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