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Consultation (Press right to open, left to close.)
28 Nov 2019
Help us improve our web contentWe are seeking participants to help us improve the not-for-profit experience on ato.gov.au in early 2020.
28 Nov 2019
Get answers with ATO CommunityFind answers to all your not-for-profit questions or see what other people are talking about.
Fundraising (Press right to open, left to close.)
15 Sep 2020
New DGR category for community shedsEligible community sheds can now apply to be endorsed as a deductible gift recipient (DGR).
23 Jul 2020
Amended guidelines for ancillary funds during COVID-19Amendments to the ministerial guidelines for public and private ancillary funds will change the way they are administered during the COVID-19 pandemic.
27 May 2020
DGR reforms delayedReforms to the administration and oversight of deductible gift recipient (DGR) organisations delayed.
27 May 2020
Correct use of scholarship fundsDGR-endorsed scholarship funds cannot be used to provide fee relief.
25 Feb 2020
The importance of good governanceThe need for good governance and record keeping practices is heightened with the increase in donations received by a range of not-for-profits due to the bushfire crisis.
25 Feb 2020
DGR endorsement requirements for animal welfare charitiesAnimal welfare charities need to meet certain requirements to be eligible for deductible gift recipient (DGR) status.
16 Jan 2020
Disaster relief and how you can helpIf your organisation wants to raise funds for disaster relief, you can collect for an established deductible gift recipient, start your own disaster relief fund or collect without supporters being eligible to claim a tax deduction.
General (Press right to open, left to close.)
05 Nov 2020
Straight from the source - November 2020Assistant Commissioner, Jennifer Moltisanti asks us to reflect back on what we have learnt over the last few months, as we start to pave the road to recovery.
03 Nov 2020
Has your organisation changed recently?Any changes to your organisation may affect the endorsements and concessions you can access, and you may need to let us know. Find out how to review your organisation after any significant change.
06 Oct 2020
Straight from the source - October 2020Assistant Commissioner, Jennifer Moltisanti talks about connections and the impact NFPs, such as community sheds, have on ordinary Australians.
05 Oct 2020
Making it easier to set up myGovIDRecent improvements make it easier for you to verify your identity in the myGovID app.
03 Aug 2020
Straight from the source - August 2020Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Moltisanti talks about recovery post COVID-19, and the importance of assessing an NFPs viability.
29 Jun 2020
New features for myGovID and RAMFind out what new features have been added to myGovID and Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM), including using an Australian visa to verify identity.
29 Jun 2020
Straight from the source - July 2020Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Moltisanti reminds us of the importance of reviewing your NFP organisation to help navigate the storm.
22 Jun 2020
Maintaining the integrity of COVID-19 stimulus measuresWe’re working hard to ensure fairness in administering COVID-19 stimulus measures.
27 May 2020
Straight from the source - June 2020Jennifer Moltisanti AC knows NFPs have had a lot of digest during COVID-19 and is proud to support them. June Straight from the source article.
07 May 2020
COVID-19 declared a disasterThis declaration allows certain disaster relief funds to receive tax-deductible donations.
01 May 2020
COVID-19 support for NFPsWe are here to help NFPs impacted by COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). Find out what is available to help you.
30 Apr 2020
Straight from the source - May 2020Jennifer Moltistanti AC contemplates life after COVID-19 and the help for NFPs available now.
07 Apr 2020
Straight from the source - April 2020We are living in extraordinary times. Jennifer talks about the human resolve and how we can work together in changing times to bring about hope.
25 Mar 2020
Straight from the source - COVID-19 responseWe know our NFP sector is facing difficulties at this time. Jennifer Moltisanti shares an update on the work the ATO is doing to support NFPs.
26 Feb 2020
Straight from the source - March 2020Hear from Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Moltisanti monthly about what's going on in not-for-profit at the ATO.
29 Jan 2020
AASB: New disclosure requirements for 30 June 2020The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) has asked us to share the new disclosure requirements for NFPs preparing special purpose financial statements.
29 Jan 2020
Straight from the source - February 2020Hear from Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Moltisanti monthly about what's going on in not-for-profit at the ATO.
28 Nov 2019
Straight from the source - December 2019Hear from Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Moltisanti monthly about what's going on in not-for-profit at the ATO.
28 Oct 2019
Straight from the source - November 2019Hear from Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Moltisanti monthly about what's going on in not-for-profit at the ATO.
28 Oct 2019
Easy to access information on GST and propertyWe've updated the GST property information on our website to make it easier to find what you need.
Lodgment and concessions (Press right to open, left to close.)
03 Nov 2020
Missed or underpaid super?If you missed the 28 October superannuation guarantee due date you need to lodge a superannuation guarantee charge statement by 28 November to avoid penalties.
18 Sep 2020
Varying your Pay as you go instalmentsVary your instalments throughout the year if you're affected by COVID-19.
03 Aug 2020
STP finalisations are now overdueThe deadline for employers to finalise their Single Touch Payroll data was 31 July. If you haven't finalised, you need to do this now.
29 Jul 2020
No GDP adjustment for 2020-21 PAYG and GST instalmentsThe gross domestic product (GDP) adjustment for GST and PAYG instalment amounts for the 2020-21 income year is nil.
01 Jul 2020
Your STP finalisation declaration is due soonReminder for not-for-profit organisations to finalise their Single Touch Payroll (STP) data.
27 May 2020
Refund of franking credits formIf your organisation is eligible to apply for a refund of franking credits you will need to fill out the Application for refund of franking credits form.
27 May 2020
Single Touch Payroll changes to EOFY reportingSTP brings some changes to your end-of-financial-year processes.
01 May 2020
STP exemption for closely held payees extendedThe Single Touch Payroll (STP) exemption for small not-for-profits (19 or fewer employees) to report closely held payees has been extended to 1 July 2021.
01 May 2020
Adjusting GST due to COVID-19If the services you provide have been disrupted by cancellations of sales or contracts you may need to adjust your GST.
01 May 2020
New to the Business Portal?Learn how to set up access to the Business Portal for your not-for-profit organisation.
25 Feb 2020
FBT guide for employers - now available to downloadThe Fringe benefits tax - a guide for employers is available as a PDF for the. Download the guide as your one-stop-shop to all things FBT.
29 Jan 2020
Valuing car parking fringe benefits using market value methodYou must check that a valuation, required under the market value method, is reasonable despite engaging an arm's length valuer.
29 Jan 2020
STP exemption extended for employers with Withholder Payer NumbersAfter consideration, a decision has been made to extend the STP class exemption for WPN holders to cover the 2020-21 financial year.
18 Dec 2019
Finalised ruling - 'In Australia' conditionTaxation Ruling TR 2019/6 finalises our view on what the phrase 'in Australia' means for working out whether gifts are tax deductible and whether the income of certain entities is tax exempt.
28 Nov 2019
Single Touch Payroll is hereSingle Touch Payroll is here! Find out how STP affects not-for-profit entities with four or fewer employees.
31 Oct 2019
Private ancillary fund guidelines 2019 are availableUse the 2019 Guidelines when completing your 2019–20 ancillary fund return.
28 Oct 2019
Missed the STP start date? It's not too late to get startedThere are three options to help you transition to Single Touch Payroll.
Looking after your workers (Press right to open, left to close.)
07 Oct 2020
Claiming September JobKeeper PaymentsYou need to make a business monthly declaration between 1 and 14 October for JobKeeper fortnights ending in September 2020.
30 Sep 2020
JobKeeper extension key datesThe JobKeeper Payment extension 1 started on 28 September. Here are some key dates you need to keep in mind.
18 Sep 2020
Extension of the JobKeeper PaymentThe JobKeeper Payment has been extended until 28 March 2021.
27 Jul 2020
JobKeeper rule changes for child care providersJobKeeper rules for child care subsidy (CCS) approved providers have changed from 20 July 2020.
27 Jul 2020
Ride-sourcing travel exempt from FBTTravel provided to employees from 1 April 2019 in ride-sourcing vehicles (other than in a limousine), in a single trip to or from the workplace will be eligible for the fringe benefits tax taxi travel exemption.
29 Jun 2020
Enrolments still open for JobKeeper PaymentEnrolments are still open for organisations assessing eligibility for the JobKeeper Payment.
19 Jun 2020
JobKeeper and employment termination paymentsEmployment termination payments (ETP) are not counted towards the $1,500 payment you make to employees as part of the JobKeeper Payment scheme.
27 May 2020
Monthly reporting for JobKeeper paymentsInformation about the business monthly declaration your organisation must make to receive JobKeeper payments.
01 May 2020
JobKeeper enrolments close 31 MayYou now have until 31 May to enrol for the first round of JobKeeper payments.
17 Apr 2020
COVID-19: JobKeeper PaymentThe JobKeeper Payment provides wage subsidies to not-for-profits including charities.
28 Oct 2019
Work Christmas parties and FBTUnwrapping fringe benefits tax this festive season.
Running your organisation (Press right to open, left to close.)
03 Nov 2020
Tips for claiming GST creditsDo you know when you can and can't claim GST credits? Our tips can help.
30 Sep 2020
Is your organisation contactable in an emergency?Emergency services and government agencies can use Australian business number (ABN) details to provide help to you in times of emergency. You should check your ABN details are current.
30 Sep 2020
Final cash flow boost instalment now being creditedFrom 1 October, the final cash flow boost instalment will be credited when you lodge your activity statement.
03 Aug 2020
Plan for your cash flow boost amounts by using our estimatorIf you're eligible for the cash flow boost, our Cash flow boost estimator will show you how we calculate the credits and how much you may receive in your activity statements
14 Apr 2020
Superannuation guarantee amnestyTake this one-time only opportunity to get on top of your super paperwork. A six month amnesty is available for employers to correct unpaid superannuation guarantee (SG) amounts without charges or penalties of up to 200% of the SG charge. Applications close 7 September 2020. By law we cannot extend the period of the amnesty.
07 Apr 2020
AUSkey has retiredIf you haven't already, join thousands of other not-for-profit organisations and set up your myGovID to continue accessing our online services.
02 Mar 2020
Make the move: Get a myGovID before end of MarchIt's time to make the move to myGovID and Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM). AUSkey and Manage ABN Connections retire on Friday 27 March 2020.
25 Feb 2020
New ACNC podcasts and webinars availableThe Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has released new charity Chat podcast episodes, as well as launching its 2020 webinar series.
29 Jan 2020
Bushfire supportLodgment and payment deferrals have been applied to bushfire-affected postcodes.
28 Nov 2019
Unsure if your workers are employees or contractors?We've got a handy series of questions to help you decide.
28 Oct 2019
Get ready for myGovID and RAMWe're getting closer to replacing AUSkey. Find out how to get ready to make the move to myGovID and Relationship Authorisation Manager.
28 Oct 2019
Having trouble paying? Help and support is availableWe have a range of resources that can help you if you're struggling.
28 Oct 2019
Update your ABN detailsUpdate your ABN details now and be prepared for disaster season and emergencies.

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