The SuperStream standard is part of the government's Super Reform package. It will provide a consistent, reliable electronic method of transacting linked data and payments for superannuation. The goal is to improve the efficiency of the superannuation system, to improve the timeliness of processing of rollovers and contributions, and reduce the number of lost accounts and unclaimed monies.

Every business is different, so there’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach to adopting SuperStream.  Employers have options for meeting SuperStream – either using software that conforms to SuperStream; or using a service provider who can meet SuperStream on your behalf. We recommend that you start investigating your options now.

Philip Hind of ATO spoke with Angela, about the progress and success Superstream has had since they last spoke on 30 October 2014 - listen to the podcast now.


17 July 15 - ATO - Superstream - Guest:  Philip Hind

Small business is ASIC's largest customer. Of all the Australian companies and businesses registered with us, approximately 96% are considered to be small businesses with fewer than 20 employees (using the Australian Bureau of Statistics definition).

Small businesses also make a significant contribution to the Australian economy. They collectively employ half the Australian workforce and account for one fifth of Australia's gross domestic product. One of our main regulatory objectives is to maintain, facilitate and improve the Australian financial system and the businesses that operate within that system. The regulation of small businesses is an integral part of this..

Brett Bassett is the Senior Executive Leader of Small Business Compliance and Deterrence of ASIC spoke with Angela, ASIC about why SME's are important to ASIC and what tools and support they can offer small business operators - listen to the podcast now.

27 July 15 - ATO - ASIC - Brett Bassett

ATO Commissioners are looking to reinvent the ATO, to transform how they go about our core business, and make the ATO a contemporary and service-oriented organisation – to be a leading agency, relevant and responsive to the expectations of the community and government.’

Reinventing the client and staff experience in the tax and super systems is underpinned by our cultural transformation. We will focus the delivery of this change through six strategic programs.

Katie Welsh is an ATO Assistant Commissioner based in Canberra, and she spoke with Angela, ASIC about the ATO's plans for reinvention - listen to the podcast now.  
Click here to download a briefing pack the ATO put together for Eagle Waves Radio.

3 August 15 - ATO - Kate Walsh - Reinventing the ATO

The sharing economy (also known as collaborative consumption) is a new way of connecting buyers (‘users’) and sellers (‘providers’) for economic activities. Arrangements are generally booked through a facilitator using a website or app.

Michael Hardy, an Assistant Commissioner in the ATO is speaking with Eaglewaves about some of these common sharing economy activities, potential tax implications and what this means for the small business involved.

9 Nov 14 - ATO - Michael Hardy - The Sharing Economy & Tax Part 1

9 Nov 15 - ATO - Michael Hardy - The Sharing Economy & Tax Part 2

The R&D Tax Incentive provides a tax offset for businesses that are performing eligible R&D activities. The Incentive is designed to encourage companies to engage in R&D activities and to foster Australia’s innovation and competitiveness

http://www.eaglewavesradio.com.au/2016/03/the-research-and-development-tax-incentive/

29 Mar 16 - ATO - R&D Tax Incentive

Angela Vithoulkas is interviewed on 2CR Online Radio
http://www.liveonlineradio.net/chinese/2cr-radio.htm

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