SMSF borrowing is 'thriving', but why the sudden popularity?

Mar 15, 2022

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Borrowing, Chartered Accountant, SMSF, Super

The value of SMSF loans has increased by about 50% in four years, up from $41 billion in 2017 to $65.8 billion in 2021.

‘Age is just a number’: the women inspired by AFLW to take up footy later in life

Mar 12, 2022

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The league, now in its sixth season, is not just inspiring young girls but women into their 40s too

'Hybrid holidays' the way to extend your summer break

Dec 18, 2021

Tags: Children, Deductions, Family, Personal tax

Two trends might converge this summer to keep Australians up or down the coast longer than usual.

Experts warn about crypto pitfalls at tax time

Nov 04, 2021

Tags: CGT, Cryptocurrency, Personal tax, Shares

With CBA now offering trading of cryptocurrency, tax experts are urging Australians to learn how this will impact their tax return.

As ATO deadline looms, there are many ways to max your tax

Oct 25, 2021

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Borrowing, CGT, Deductions, Family, Home Office, Personal tax, Property, Shares

Landing a large tax refund usually requires many months of planning, but it’s worth the effort. Here’s what to do now.

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  • "Yes you show the km allowance as taxable income and then you can also make a claim for your car travel. Under the cents per kilometre method you are limited to the first 5000km. So if you get..."

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:57PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "No would not be able to claim the Uber home nor to the station the next day. The trip to the off-sit meeting would be claimable."

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:55PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "Depends on your finance type ... if you takeout a lease then the lease payment forms part of your costs (but no depreciation can be claimed) ... if you takeout a Hire Purchase or a Loan then only the..."

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:54PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "The cost of the trailer itself could be depreciated - usually over 8 years. Assuming no personal usage with it then 100% of that depreciation plus annual rego could be claimed."

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:50PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "That would be a non-deductible trip unfortunately Erin"

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:48PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses