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Reasonable food component for 2011-12

May 12, 2011

Tags: Employees, Employers, Personal tax, Travel

Here are the acceptable amounts for the reasonable food component in the 2011-12 financial year in respect of Living Away From Home Allowances

Federal Budget 2011 - What it means to you

May 11, 2011

Tags: Budget, Education, Family, Small Business, Super

In his fourth attempt, Wayne Swan delivered another tame, yet solid, Federal Budget for the nation this week. The $22.6 billion deficit is scary and is actually $12.3 billion more than what was expected due to lower tax revenue. But the Treasurer is predicting a return to surplus in two years' time. Good news.

Super co-contribution

May 05, 2011

Tags: 101 Ways, Super

The term 'super co-contribution' should really be labelled as 'free money'! But it is surprising how few people actually take advantage of this great benefit.

Travel to see your investment property

May 05, 2011

Tags: 101 Ways, Property

If you travel to inspect or maintain your property or collect the rent, you may be able to claim the costs of travelling as a deduction.

ATO data matching

May 05, 2011

Tags: 101 Ways, Deductions, Personal tax, Shares

Over the last five years, data matching has been a powerful tax compliance tool for the ATO. It has acted as a huge deterrent for taxpayers thinking about not disclosing all of their income.
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    By: Brad at Oct 18, 2017 9:02AM

    Post: Borrowing to buy shares

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    By: MDL at Oct 16, 2017 7:30PM

    Post: Foreign currency trading

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    Post: Claiming car expenses

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    Post: Foreign currency trading