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Mr Taxman's Top Ten Tax Tips for 2013

Jun 18, 2013

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Sydney, Family, Personal tax, Property, Retirement, Shares, Small Business, Super

June 30 is rapidly approaching and it is time to do some urgent tax planning. Adrian Raftery, author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2013-14 edition (Wrightbooks, June 2013, AU$24.95), gives some excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund this year.

Tax myths expose small businesses to substantial penalties

Jun 17, 2013

Tags: Accountant Sydney, Company tax, GST, Small Business, Starting a Business

Long-held tax myths continue to plague Australian small businesses, exposing many to substantial tax penalties, according to the latest small business research.

The Full Cost of Motoring in Australia

Jun 17, 2013

Tags: Accountant Sydney, FBT, GST, Personal tax

If you drool as you compare cars online, you'll want to know the full extent of what you'll have to pay. Cars in Australia are subject to a variety of taxes.

Office workers waste two weeks a year on paper jams

May 10, 2013

Tags: Company tax, Deductions, Employees, Personal tax, Small Business

Australian workers waste an estimated 71 million hours on office technology problems each year costing businesses in excess of $1.1 billion according to latest small business research commissioned by Dick Smith.

Medicare levy could push RBA rates cut

May 02, 2013

Tags: Family, Personal tax

ECONOMISTS and tax specialists have warned the RBA may have to cut rates to offset the impact of a Medicare levy hike and that governments may adopt levies to fund future promises.
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