How to get your tax return right as Australian Taxation Office technology traps cheats

Jul 26, 2020

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Chartered Accountant, Deductions, Personal tax

Errors on your 2020 tax return – either accidental or deliberate – can result in painful consequences. Here’s how to get it right the first time and avoid a stressful audit.

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.

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.

What you should know before starting a second job

Sep 16, 2020

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Budget, Chartered Accountant, COVID-19, Deductions, Employees, Employers, PAYG Instalments, PAYG Withholding, Personal tax

Around a million Australians were working a second job before the pandemic hit. While that number reportedly has fallen by almost 20% since March as jobs dried up, many workers are still relying on multiple jobs in order to make ends meet. If you have more than one job, here's what you need to know.

How the budget can grow your small business

Oct 09, 2020

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Business, Chartered Accountant, Company tax, Deductions, Employers, FBT, Small Business, Starting a Business

Tech company founder Leica Ison says the proposals will help her expand into the UK and Europe.

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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

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  • "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

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  • "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