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When the R-word found its way into the Australian economic commentary last month, few of us were particularly surprised that Australia's record 28 year growth had come to the end of its run. Comparatively speaking, Australia has fared better than many similar economies, with a 7% contraction compared to the US's 9% or the UK's 20% due to COVID-19.

There are a lot of unknowns for the short-mid term for Australia's business sector and this month, we explore forecasting in a pandemic, valuing a business for sale, and how JobKeeper and other grants may impact your tax position.

As always, if you have any queries, contact our team on 9957 4033.

	Forecasting during a pandemic How do you plan for uncertainty when every assumption is subject to change?
	Has COVID-19 devalued your business? The impact of COVID-19 has many business owners mulling selling, merging, or seeking investors – but how has the pandemic affected the value of the business?
	JobKeeper Changes from September 2020 JobKeeper has changed and employers need to ensure they identify additional employees who could be eligible and meet new reporting criteria.
	State grants: are they taxable? Has your business received a grant from your state's government? It's probable that it is taxable.

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