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Nine tax tips for rental property investors

Jun 22, 2014

Tags: Accountant Sydney, CGT, Chartered Accountant, Deductions, Employees, Family, Personal tax, Property

Over 1.88 million people claimed more than $41.8 billion in rental deductions in their tax return last year. With June 30 rapidly approaching, it is time to do some urgent tax planning. Here are some excellent tips from Dr Adrian Raftery, a senior lecturer at Deakin University and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2014-2015 edition (Wrightbooks, June 2014, AU$24.95), for you to action and maximise your tax refund from your rental property this year.

Top ten tax tips for small business in 2013/14

Jun 21, 2014

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Sydney, Company tax, Deductions, Employers, Personal tax, Small Business, SMSF, Super

Small business entities (SBE’s) – businesses with annual turnover of under $2 million - have access to a range of concessions which not only help reduce their taxable income but are also designed to make tax administration easier. Dr Adrian Raftery, a senior lecturer at Deakin University and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2014-2015 edition (Wrightbooks, June 2014, AU$24.95), gives some excellent tips for small business owners to action and minimise your business’ tax bill this year.

Ten Tax Tips for 2013/14

Jun 20, 2014

Tags: 101 Ways, Deductions, Employees, Family, Personal tax, Shares, SMSF

30 June is rapidly approaching and it is time to do some urgent tax planning. Dr Adrian Raftery, a senior lecturer at Deakin University and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2014-2015 edition (Wrightbooks, June 2014, AU$24.95), gives some excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund this year.

Insurance policy drop-off expected from budget pain

Jun 14, 2014

Tags: Deductions, Family, Financial Planning, Retirement

Australia's $800 billion underinsurance problem is predicted to rise as the fallout of last month's Federal Budget continues.

Money Magazine's Book of the month: 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally!

Jun 05, 2014

Tags: 101 Ways, Company tax, Deductions, Family, Personal tax, Property, Shares, Small Business, Super

Tax expert Adrian Raftery has released his latest edition of 101 ways to save money on your tax – legally to help you minimise your tax debt while maximising your return. Raftery is one of the youngest Australian accountants to advance to Fellowship with the Institute of Chartered Accountants, at the age of 33. He is a senior lecturer at Deakin University and appears in the media talking about all matters relating to tax and finance.
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