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Book launch - 101 ways to save money on your tax

Nov 28, 2011

Book launch - 101 ways to save money on your tax

Tags: 101 Ways, CGT, Company tax, Deductions, Education, Employees, Employers, Family, FBT, GST, Personal tax, Property, Shares, SMSF, Starting a Business

Do you detest paying tax, but like receiving a tax refund cheque in the mail? Are you getting all you're entitled to? You could be letting the government keep hundreds, even thousands, of your hard-earned dollars each year - and you wouldn't even know about it!

Want to trade shares, options, futures, CFDs or Forex yourself?

Sep 16, 2011

Want to trade shares, options, futures, CFDs or Forex yourself?

Tags: Chartered Accountant, Company tax, Shares, SMSF, Starting a Business, Super

Mr Taxman has arranged with executing and clearing company Halifax Investment Services Ltd the opportunity for you to trade in stocks, options, foreign exchange, Contracts for Difference, as well as Futures in Australian, American, European and Asian markets. Halifax have a 24 hour dealing and adminstrative support desk.

General translation rule for foreign currency trading

Dec 12, 2011

Tags: Accountant Sydney, Deductions, Personal tax, Shares, Travel

What is the general translation rule for foreign currency trading?

Foreign currency trading

Dec 10, 2011

Tags: Chartered Accountant, Personal tax, Shares

What sections of the ATO tax acts is foreign currency trading? That is cash base online trading with no physical goods exchange?

Offsetting trading losses

Dec 09, 2011

Tags: Accountant Sydney, Personal tax, Shares, Starting a Business

I have recently given up working so Trading is my only form of income. Is it possible to offset trading losses over the past 8 years to any future profits before paying tax? Also would it be advisable to set up a Hybrid Trust to distribute funds to beneficiaries?
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  • "I don't think they are very nice to not compensate you having to use your car for visiting sites - generally most companies pay a car allowance based on the ATO rates (dependent on size of car..."

    By: Mr Taxman at Jan 26, 2012 3:00AM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "Unfortunately companies in a loss (or nil income) situation are generally not eligible to claim a refund for any excess imputation credits. The only exceptions to the rule are companies that are..."

    By: Mr Taxman at Jan 26, 2012 2:52AM

    Post: Claiming dividend franking credits for tax

  • "Can a pty company claim imputed credits back as cash if they are in a profit or loss situation Thank you"

    By: ron williams at Dec 11, 2011 3:37AM

    Post: Claiming dividend franking credits for tax

  • "I am starting a new job and will be out on the road going bewteen several different work sites every week, the company doesn't give a CC it also doesn't pay by the kl or pay a CA, this is ethical? I..."

    By: deb at Dec 10, 2011 8:51AM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "The modifications are essentially a capital expense which you can depreciate under the log book method - your claim will be reduced by any private usage. If the cost of your car is over the..."

    By: Mr Taxman at Dec 05, 2011 3:06AM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

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