by Team Garnet | Oct 26, 2022 | Assistance, Money, Pensioners
Changes to allow pensioners to work for longer and earn more money without loser their pension and other social security benefits have been introduced. As a result of the government’s recent Jobs Summit and responding to pressure from employer and agricultural lobby...
by Team Garnet | Sep 30, 2022 | Investments, Money, Superannuation, Tax News
To encourage downsizing, a new Bill has been introduced to extend the existing assets test exemption under social security and change the rate of deeming of proceeds of sale. In a bid to support pensioners and in conjunction with the announcement to reduce the...
by Team Garnet | Jul 29, 2022 | Money, Small Business
Small and micro businesses have been urged to be on the lookout for payment redirection scams which caused the highest losses to businesses in 2021. The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has warned small businesses to be alert for payment...
by Team Garnet | Apr 13, 2022 | Investments, Money, Superannuation
The maximum amount that first home buyers can take out of their super under the FHSS scheme will be increased to $50,000 from 1 July 2022. Cost of living pressures coupled with high house prices means that many people in Australia are finding it increasingly difficult...
by Team Garnet | Apr 7, 2022 | Business Structures, Money, Small Business, Tax News
The 2022 Federal Budget has been handed down with some sweeteners for small businesses. On Tuesday, 29 March 2022, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the 2022-23 Federal Budget, his 4th Budget. In an election Budget, the Treasurer announced a range of measures...
by Team Garnet | Mar 31, 2022 | Money, Small Business, Superannuation
From 1 July 2022, the minimum threshold at which an employer has to pay super under the super guarantee scheme will be removed. How will it benefit you? Low-income employees should rejoice that the minimum threshold at which an employer has to pay super under the...
