Can you access your superannuation early to boost your home deposit?

Jun 22, 2020

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Family, Property, Super

Banks are taking very different approaches when it comes to first-home buyers using super withdrawn under the government’s COVID-19 hardship provisions as part of their deposit.

Wealth transfer: how to beat tax traps

Sep 19, 2020

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, CGT, Chartered Accountant, Children, COVID-19, Family, Financial Planning, Pensions, Personal tax, Property, Retirement, Shares, SMSF, Super

Experts provide tips on how to ensure your beneficiaries get the most from your home and assets.

Granny flat boost piques interest but lacks detail

Oct 13, 2020

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, CGT, Chartered Accountant, Family, Personal tax, Property

Tax experts have welcomed a capital gains tax exemption for homeowners with granny flats where a written agreement with the occupants exists.

How to beat the ATO’s October 31 deadline for tax returns

Oct 30, 2020

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Chartered Accountant, Deductions, Education, Employees, Family, Home Office, PAYG Instalments, PAYG Withholding, Personal tax, Property, Shares, Travel

Running late with your tax? You could get slugged financially if you miss the deadline unless you make a few simple moves.

ATO refunds: Five tips for bigger personal tax deductions

May 31, 2021

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Chartered Accountant, Deductions, Employers, Family, Personal tax, Property, Retirement, Shares, Super, Travel

The tax man will be looking closely at deductions this year, but there are several key way Aussies can boost their refunds.

101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2011-12

Jun 01, 2011

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

101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2012-2013

Jun 01, 2012

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

101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2013-2014

Jun 01, 2013

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

101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2014-2015

Jun 01, 2015

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

As featured on The Project (Channel Ten), A Current Affair (Channel 9), ABC Radio and in Money Magazine.

101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2015-2016

Jun 01, 2014

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

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