On Tuesday night Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the Budget 2022-23, which is safe and ballot box friendly with a focus on jobs, cost of living, homeownership and health. Key initiatives include: 6 month,…
This month we caught up with Accountant Aimee O'Brien, who joined PPT in late 2020. Originally from Snake Valley, Aimee moved into Ballarat in her high school years. What do you enjoy about your role…
Superannuation is not like other assets as it is held in trust by the trustee of the superannuation fund. When you die, it does not automatically form part of your estate but instead, is paid…
What lockdown support is available to Victorian businesses? Support for my business A new series of grants have been announced to support Victorian business. Here’s what we know so far: $5,000 Business Continuity Fund $5,000…
To end the financial year, we caught up with PPT Financial Paraplanner Zoe Bandy. Born and raised in Ballarat, Zoe joined the team in the middle of COVID-19 in June 2020. How are you currently…
Super guarantee rate increase to 10% On 1 July 2021, the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate will rise from 9.5% to 10% - the first rise since 2014. It will then steadily increase each year until…
On Tuesday night Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the Budget 2021-22, which aims to build on the economic recovery of late 2020. We have highlighted the key initiatives below and prepared a Federal Budget 2021-22…
We would like to inform you of some important upcoming changes at PPT. Due to recent changes to Auditor Independence requirements, particularly in relation to self-managed superannuation fund audits, PPT Professional and PPT Audit, led…
Following the recent Circuit Breaker Action, the State Government announced a specific business support package to provide financial support for eligible businesses. The $143 million package includes four key initiatives including: Business Costs Assistance Program:…
If your company has made a loss, you may be able to claim a tax refund for tax previously paid on profits. In the 2020-21 Federal Budget, the Government announced that businesses with turnover under…
