Our world seems to be changing every day; here’s the latest COVID-19 updates. Rental waivers and deferrals for commercial tenants Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced some new measures for landlords and tenants this week (Tuesday 7th April). The new mandatory code will apply to tenancies where the tenant or landlord is eligible for the JobKeeper […]

Adriana Gomez prays outside the Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church on Palm Sunday during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Los Angeles, California, April 5, 2020. Kyle Grillot | Reuters As the coronavirus pandemic clobbers the U.S. economy, more voters in pivotal 2020 election states are worrying about losing their jobs […]

U.S. government debt prices were lower Monday morning as Wall Street looks set to attempt a rebound following another decline last week. At around 2:10 a.m. ET, the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, which moves inversely to price, was higher at 0.6305% while the yield on the 30-year Treasury bond rose to 1.2511%. Investors […]

We work with many businesses providing bookkeeping, VAT and payroll services and over the last 2-3 weeks I have provided guidance to clients who have telephoned and emailed.  I have also written 6 lengthy briefings, 4 for our payroll clients and 2 for our bookkeeping clients.  In one of them I provided links so they […]

[embedded content] Have you ever heard of the phrase There’s more than one way to skin a cat? Admittedly, it’s an outdated (and gruesome) saying, but I like the message. To me, it’s about being resourceful and overcoming roadblocks to make sure you can get unstuck, even when no one is available to help. Now, […]

Captain Brett Crozier addresses the crew for the first time as commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt during a change of command ceremony on the ship’s flight deck in San Diego, California, U.S. November 1, 2019. U.S. Navy | Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Lynch | Reuters A since-fired Navy captain’s plea […]

Tesla Chief Executive Office Elon Musk speaks at his company’s factory in Fremont, California. Noah Berger | Reuters Tesla is letting go of contractors from its U.S. car and battery plants, according to three workers and correspondence shared with CNBC. The company is cutting contractors from its workforce, both in its vehicle factory in Fremont, […]

Increased health risks related to COVID-19 and the financial aspects of the CARES Act and other financial legislation – all during an election year, compounds the complexity of the tax and financial planning landscape. There are issues you can address and steps you can take with your clients to make sure they are protected. In […]

Cyclists pass the boarded up Smith & Wollesnky restaurant as they exercise in South Pointe Park on March 18, 2020 in Miami Beach, Florida. Cliff Hawkins | Getty Images Miami mayor Francis Suarez asked President Trump in a letter on Thursday to suspend flights to Miami International Airport from COVID-19 hotspots. “As Mayor of the […]

Self Isolation Guidelines You will need to be prepared to stay at home for 2-3 weeks if you are exposed to someone with COVID-19, are diagnosed with it yourself, or are instructed to due to recent travel. As part of this, ideally you should have enough food and supplies to keep you and your family […]