by Jeanette Korporaal | Jul 7, 2020 | Churches, Covid 19, Financial Management, Payroll, Risk
The basic principle is that “each employee’s annual wage is high enough to cover the award entitlements” Many churches have people working on their staff who fall under the Clerks—Private Sector Award. On the 1st March 2020 the Fair Work Commission introduced a major...
by Jeanette Korporaal | Jul 7, 2020 | Churches, Covid 19, Financial Management, JobKeeper, Not For Profit, Payroll
Here is a summary of points you need to understand for adjustments required during the COVID-19 pandemic period in 2020. You need to be aware of the legislative arrangements to know that you are honouring your staff by meeting the requirements of the legislation....
by Jeanette Korporaal | Jun 19, 2019 | BAS, Churches, Payroll, Xero
From 1st July, 2019, all employers will need to submit payroll details to the ATO after each payrun. Many employers are already doing this and Ministers and other Religious Practitioners are included. Religious Practitioners have special fringe benefits tax...
by Jeanette Korporaal | Jun 19, 2019 | Churches, Payroll
Religious institutions may be eligible for FBT concessions for benefits they provide to religious practitioners. Churches have different names for these benefits. Some are: Minister’s Expense Allowances (MEAs) Non-Cash Benefits Minister’s Benefits To...
by Jeanette Korporaal | Jun 19, 2019 | Churches, Payroll
Many churches employ people on a casual basis for many roles and tasks. New legislation was recently passed that affect many modern awards that may affect church employees – clerical employees in particular. In summary A person engaged by a particular employer as a...
by Jeanette Korporaal | Jun 19, 2019 | Churches, Payroll, Xero
Benkorp is getting ready for Single Touch Payroll (STP) STP is mandatory for all organisations employing staff from 1st July, 2019. It has been mandatory for employers with 20 or more employees from 1st July, 2018. Single Touch Payroll is a new ATO initiative. STP...