To claim Jobkeeper Monthly payment, you must first register with Services Australia and then lodge a monthly Jobkeeper declaration through your myGov account. You can register at https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations/business/registering-for-jobkeeper and lodge your declaration at https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/jobkeeper-payment/how-to-claim. The declaration will ask for information about your eligible employees and the amount of Jobkeeper payment you are claiming. You must keep records to support your claim and provide them to Services Australia if requested.
Eligibility Criteria for Jobkeeper Payments
To be eligible for JobKeeper payments, employers must meet the following criteria:
- Be registered for GST
- Have an active ABN
- Have a business with a turnover of less than $1 billion
- Have experienced a decline in turnover of at least 30% due to COVID-19
- Have at least one eligible employee
Eligible employees must meet the following criteria:
- Be employed by the business at 1 March 2020
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen who has been living in Australia for at least 12 months
- Be at least 16 years old
- Be paid at least $1,500 per fortnight (before tax)
- Have worked at least 12 months with the business (or a related business)
- Not be receiving any other income support payments, such as JobSeeker or Youth Allowance
| Business Size | Eligible Employees |
|---|---|
| Fewer than 20 employees | All full-time, part-time and casual employees |
| 20 employees or more | Full-time and part-time employees only |
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Required Documentation and Evidence
To claim JobKeeper Monthly, you will need to provide the following documentation and evidence:
- Your business participation form
- Monthly declaration form
- Evidence of your eligible employees (e.g., payroll records, employee contracts)
- Evidence of your eligible business activities (e.g., invoices, bank statements)
- Evidence of your decline in turnover (e.g., profit and loss statements, tax returns)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Business participation form | This form confirms that you are eligible to participate in the JobKeeper scheme. |
| Monthly declaration form | This form must be submitted with each monthly claim and declares your eligibility and number of employees. |
| Evidence of eligible employees | This evidence proves that the employees you are claiming for are eligible under the scheme (e.g., they were employed by your business on March 1, 2020 and are an Australian resident). |
| Evidence of eligible business activities | This evidence shows that your business is eligible under the scheme (e.g., you are a business with an ABN, and your turnover has declined by at least 30%). |
| Evidence of decline in turnover | This evidence proves that your business has experienced a decline in turnover of at least 30% due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Timeline for Claiming Jobkeeper Payments
Jobkeeper payments have been extended until March 2021, with different rules applying to different periods. Here is a timeline of when you can claim Jobkeeper payments:
- Period 1: March 30, 2020 – September 27, 2020
- Period 2: September 27, 2020 – January 3, 2021
- Period 3: January 4, 2021 – March 28, 2021
To claim Jobkeeper payments for a particular period, you must lodge a monthly declaration with the ATO. The deadline for lodging your declaration is the 14th of the month after the end of the period.
For example, if you are claiming Jobkeeper payments for Period 1, you must lodge your declaration by October 14, 2020. If you miss the deadline, you may not be able to claim Jobkeeper payments for that period.
You can lodge your Jobkeeper declaration through the ATO’s Business Portal or through a registered tax agent.
| Period | Start Date | End Date | Declaration Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 30, 2020 | September 27, 2020 | October 14, 2020 |
| 2 | September 27, 2020 | January 3, 2021 | February 14, 2021 |
| 3 | January 4, 2021 | March 28, 2021 | April 14, 2021 |
Well, there you have it, folks! Hopefully, you’ve found this guide helpful in navigating the JobKeeper Monthly payments. Remember, stay on top of your obligations, and if you encounter any snags, don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance. Thanks for dropping by, and if you have any more job-related queries, be sure to check back later. We’re always here to lend a helping hand with everything from resumes to interviews and beyond. Stay tuned!