Eight ways to beat the taxman

Jun 01, 2011

Tags: 101 Ways, Borrowing, CGT, Deductions, Family, Pensions, Personal tax, Property, Shares, SMSF, Super

Four weeks might not seem like a long time but what you do this month could have a significant impact on your upcoming tax bill or refund. Yes, June 30 is rolling around again and along with getting your shoebox out and paperwork organised, the coming weeks represent a last-chance opportunity to organise your affairs to save on tax.

'The property investment party is over'

Jun 12, 2020

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Borrowing, CGT, Chartered Accountant, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Deductions, Personal tax, Property, Retirement

Like many landlords, Cleo Glyde always believed property investing was a reliable way to make money – it's stable, simple and it comes with hefty tax breaks. Now she's not so sure.

Millions to score bigger tax refunds

Jul 10, 2020

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Australians can expect a bigger tax return this financial year due to a combination of lower taxable incomes and higher claims for work-related expenses, tax experts have said.

Seven deadly tax sins that could sink your hopes of a return

Jul 15, 2020

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Tax time can be painful or highly anticipated. Dr Adrian Raftery outlines the traps and tricks.

City buyers snap up holiday homes as pandemic panacea

Sep 18, 2020

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, CGT, COVID-19, Personal tax, Property, Retirement

Holiday homes have always been questionable as investments, with risks heightened during a downturn often outweighing the returns.

101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2020 - 2021

Jun 11, 2020

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Bookkeeping, Borrowing, Budget, Business, Business Activity Statement (BAS), Cash Flow Boost, CGT, Chartered Accountant, Children, Company tax, Coronavirus, Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme, Coronavirus Supplement, COVID-19, Deductions, Education, Employees, Employers, Family, FBT, GST, Home Office, JobKeeper, JobSeeker, PAYG Instalments, PAYG Withholding, Pensions, Personal tax, Property, Retirement, Shares, Small Business, SMSF, Starting a Business, Super, Travel

An essential money-saving resource for every Australian who pays tax – updated for the 2020-2021 tax year and including the latest COVID-19 pandemic government relief measures.

101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2019-2020

Jun 01, 2019

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Bookkeeping, Borrowing, Budget, Business, Business Activity Statement (BAS), CGT, Chartered Accountant, Children, Company tax, Deductions, Education, Employees, Employers, Family, FBT, Financial Planning, GST, Home Office, PAYG Instalments, PAYG Withholding, Pensions, Personal tax, Property, Retirement, Shares, Small Business, SMSF, Starting a Business, Super, Travel

An essential money-saving resource for every Australian who pays tax – fully updated for the 2019-2020 tax year.

101 Ways To Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2018-2019

Jun 01, 2018

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Bookkeeping, Borrowing, Budget, Business, Business Activity Statement (BAS), CGT, Chartered Accountant, Children, Company tax, Deductions, Education, Employees, Employers, Family, FBT, Financial Planning, GST, Home Office, PAYG Instalments, PAYG Withholding, Pensions, Personal tax, Property, Retirement, Shares, Small Business, SMSF, Starting a Business, Super, Travel

The essential money-saving tax resource, updated for 2019-2020

101 Ways To Save Money On Your Tax - Legally 2016-2017

Jun 01, 2016

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Mr. Taxman is back with essential money-saving tax tips for 2016-2017

101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2017-2018

Jun 01, 2017

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Melbourne, Bookkeeping, Borrowing, Budget, Business, Business Activity Statement (BAS), CGT, Chartered Accountant, Children, Company tax, Deductions, Education, Employees, Employers, Family, FBT, Financial Planning, GST, Home Office, PAYG Instalments, PAYG Withholding, Pensions, Personal tax, Property, Retirement, Shares, Small Business, SMSF, Starting a Business, Super, Travel

Mr. Taxman is back to save you even more on your 2017-2018 tax

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  • "Great insights on tax-saving strategies! Planning ahead before June 30 is crucial for maximizing returns. Thanks for the valuable tips!"

    By: SavePlus UAE at Feb 13, 2025 3:05PM

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  • "Hi, I’m wanting some advice on setting up my new Personal Training business and the need to purchase a car that’s reliable and able to carry all my equipment. Can I claim the cost I pay for the car..."

    By: Kate Miller at Nov 22, 2023 10:30AM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "Hello Mr Taxman. I am an American and live in America. I have a Forex trading account with Trade Nation in Australia. I have done well and made some profits. The total account is 42k with around 27k..."

    By: Bill at Oct 09, 2023 8:54PM

    Post: Foreign currency trading

  • "Hi, I work from home however I'm occasionally asked to go to my employer's home and work from her house. Can I claim this travel? "

    By: Erin at Aug 01, 2023 9:51AM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "Hi, What is the protocol for claiming tax on my personal trailer which is used by my work for all general maintenance work on a full time basis. Thanks Lee."

    By: Les Wilkinson at Jul 09, 2023 5:35AM

    Post: Claiming car expenses