This morning we have been inundated with enquiries from clients with regards to whether their business will qualify for the JobKeeper payment, released as part of the Third Stimulus package.

 As at this morning we do not have as much information as we would like with regards to qualifying, implementation, and substantiation, however, we wanted to get some info out to you as quickly as possible hence we are forwarding the available information to you now.  As we receive further updates we will forward them to you.

 We need to have more information regarding the sole trader provision, because this is not totally clear and we don't want to give you incorrect advice.  However, the Government has announced that eligible businesses, including self employed individuals, will need to register an Intention to Apply on the ATO's website ( Ctrl + click to follow link ) ( https://www.ato.gov.au/general/gen/JobKeeper-payment/ ) .  We recommend that even if you are not certain that your business will qualify for the payment, you should register your intent regardless as soon as possible.

 For those people who have already emailed us this morning please bear with us, we will respond as soon as we can.  And, as usual, please call or email if you have further queries because we're all in this together.

 Stay safe, stay well.