JobKeeper Payments

Are you an Employer that pays staff?

Are you a business without employees and need to be assessed as an "active" worker in your business? (E.g. Sole Trader, Partner in Partnership, Director, Shareholder or Trust Beneficiary?)
and

Have you experienced, or expecting a 30% decline in your income turnover?

Check your Eligibility here:
Employers with Staff
Self Employed Persons

If you deem that you are eligible as an Employer, it is important to notify all eligible employees and complete a Nomination Form here. You do not need to lodge this form. It should be kept on file with your other employment records.

Next Steps for Employers?

If you meet the eligibility criteria and want to start claiming the JobKeeper payment on behalf of your employees, you need to start paying them at least $1,500 per fortnight (before tax) and continue to pay them for as long as you keep claiming.

First Payment
For the first 2 fortnights (Period being 30th March-12th April; 13th April- 26th April), you have until 30th April to make payment to qualify. For all other fortnights moving forward, payment must be made in line with your existing paycycle.

Businesses with Single Touch Payroll Software can lodge directly through their software by 30th April.

NOTE: Xero have created a new OTE Payroll Code: Jobkeeper Topup Payment.

Businesses who have not yet opted in, will need to manually provide all information by 04th May. (You will likely experience processing delays for payments so we recommend you opt in for Single Touch Payroll as soon as possible).

How do you enrol?

Enrolment is made online with the ATO from 20th April 2020. and closes 30th April (time is limited)

If you currently have access to the Business Portal, you can enrol online yourself.

If you do not currently have access to the Business Portal, you can sign up for access through the ATO. Click Here to get started.

Alternatively, we can complete the enrolment and assessment on your behalf as your Tax Agent. Contact us today on 07 3818 1666.

* Fees will apply for assessment and enrolment on your behalf.

Want more information?

https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/jobkeeper

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