by Quinns Blog | Nov 4, 2020 | Legal News, Newsletter Features
In essential terms, probate is a document given by a Supreme Court that confirms the validity of the will. It further appoints an executor to look after the estate of the deceased. Before applying for probate, the executor (or your solicitor) must advertise the fact...
by Quinns Blog | Nov 4, 2020 | Accounting News, Newsletter Features
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released a Practical Compliance Guideline in respect of which income year an employer can claim a tax deduction for superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions paid through the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House...
by Quinns Blog | Oct 28, 2020 | Newsletter Features
A recent case has highlighted the risk of terminating employment via text. Notably, you cannot legally dismiss an employee without written notice to the worker being provided the day of the termination as per the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). This written notice can...
by Quinns Blog | Oct 28, 2020 | Legal News, Newsletter Features
Difficulties can arise when an ordinary person dies without leaving a will. Their estate cannot be quickly wrapped up and dependents (widows, children, etc) can be left waiting lengthy periods before either the State or Territory Public Trustee steps in to manage the...
by Quinns Blog | Oct 21, 2020 | Newsletter Features
Employment Rights: Resignation Ending employment can be tough for both employees and employers, but what if you want to resign? How do you go about it as an employee? In this article, we aim to answer your questions regarding resignation. When an employee resigns,...
by Quinns Blog | Oct 21, 2020 | Legal News, Newsletter Features
The 2016 NSW Budget introduced a surcharge land tax (land tax surcharge) to be paid by foreign persons who own residential land. The State Revenue Legislation Further Amendment Act 2020 (the Act) received assent on 24 June 2020. This Act overrides any previous advice...
by Quinns Blog | Oct 21, 2020 | Accounting News, Newsletter Features
When there is a transfer of business, often an employee will ask the question: what are my rights? The good news is that your rights and obligations under Fair Work should not change: the National Employment Standards still apply. A new employer legally must recognise...
by Quinns Blog | Oct 14, 2020 | Blog, Newsletter Features
We at the Quinn Group often assist our clients in making written employment contracts. They are helpful in that they determine the boundaries and standards expected of the employment relationship and outline matters such as the employee’s role and payment. However,...
by Quinns Blog | Oct 14, 2020 | Legal News, Newsletter Features
Due to COVID-19, we are all utilising technology to keep in contact with others but also to perform the necessary duties and roles of our jobs. The question of witnessing documents electronically is one that needs to be clarified in this time of technological...
by Quinns Blog | Oct 14, 2020 | Accounting News, Blog, Newsletter Features
An individual will be a resident for Australian tax purposes if they satisfy one or more of the following tests as provided by the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth.): The ordinary concepts test Domicile test 183 days test Superannuation test The first of these...
