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Get ready for changes to super guarantee
From 1 July 2022, employees can be eligible for super guarantee (SG), regardless of how much they earn. This is because the $450 per month eligibility threshold for when SG is paid is being removed. You only need to pay super for workers under 18 when they work more than 30 hours in a week. The super guarantee (SG) rate will also increase from 10% to 10.5% on 1 July 2022. You'll need to use the new rate to calculate super on payments you make to employees on or after 1 July, even if some or all of the pay period is for work done before 1 July. The SG rate is legislated to increase to 12% by 2025.Make sure you update your payroll and accounting systems so that you continue to pay the right amount of super for your employees. Visit the ATO website for more information.
Single Touch Payroll changes
STP Phase 2 started on 1 January 2022. Some Digital Service Providers (DSPs) needed more time to update their products and transition their customers. If your DSP has a deferral, this covers you.It's important you understand which of the following circumstances apply to you:
- your payroll product is ready - it's time for you to start STP Phase 2 reporting now or have a plan in place to transition as soon as possible.
- you are covered by your DSPs deferral - make sure you understand when your product will be ready and that you are ready to start Phase 2 reporting when it has been updated, or no later than the first pay day after your DSP deferral expires.
- the product you're using is not being updated to offer STP Phase 2 reporting - your DSP will let you know if they have another product you can use. If not, you'll need to choose a product that offers STP Phase 2 reporting.
If you're not sure which of these circumstances applies to you, you need to speak with your DSP and/or your tax or BAS professional.
What you need to do
You need to start reporting the additional information when your product is ready, so you should start preparing now. Many DSPs are releasing changes progressively. Your DSP will provide you with instructions and it's important that you follow them. We have resources to help you to understand the changes and prepare. These include:
- a factsheet outlining the key changes of STP Phase 2 reporting
- a checklist to consider what you need to do
- detailed reporting guidelines which outline the STP Phase 2 reporting requirements.
You can access these and other resources at ato.gov.au/STPresources
Need extra time to transition?
You can apply for a delayed transition if you need more time to start STP Phase 2 reporting. Visit ato.gov.au/delayedstp2transitions to find out how to apply
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The ATO has developed a range of resources to help agriculture workers get their tax right in preparation for 1 July 2022.
The attached brochure 'If you’re in the agriculture industry it pays to learn what you can claim' has some handy information about what you can and can't claim at Tax time.
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After a two-year hiatus, this is finally a chance to reconnect in-person, share insights, and reshape the future of our industry, together.
Hosted May 29 – 30, the Forum will return to an in-person format, hosted here in Melbourne. The 2022 theme is 'Grow Beyond'.
- Sunday 29 May 2022- Welcome drinks and BBQ - 5.00pm – 8.30pm, Beer DeLuxe, Hop Bar, Federation Square, Melbourne CBD.
- Monday 30 May 2022- APAL Industry Forum - 9.00am – 5.00pm, Zinc at Federation Square, Cnr Princes Walk &, Russell St Ext, Melbourne CBD
Click here for further information and how to register for this event
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2022 Cherry export workshop and conference
Cherry Growers Australia is proud to host the 2022 export workshop & Cherry Conference
15 – 17 June 2022, Novotel Melbourne, Victoria
After an eight year hiatus, including lockdowns, CGA is really excited to announce the 2022 export workshop and cherry conference.
Hear from other growers and experts from Australia and overseas: Topics include regenerative agriculture, traceability, workforce, carbon farming and incentives, exports and more.
Following the conference, we will have an industry dinner in the Grand Ballroom at the historic Hotel Windsor. Enjoy some entertainment while supping on a 3 course meal and catching up with friends.
On the field day, we will head out to Steritech and a freight forwarder to see export processes conducted first hand, including irradiation, fumigation, AO and known consignor inspections well as some tech demos.
Join VCA: complete the Membership application form
and return it to: VCA Secretary, PO Box 612, Mooroopna, 3629
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