Donations deductions: don’t get caught out by tax trap

Jun 24, 2022

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

A late-June donations drive is under way and generous Australians can boost their tax refund, but traps are lurking.

ATO releases tax time hit list for its 2022 priorities

May 16, 2022

Tags: Accountant Sydney, Chartered Accountant, Cryptocurrency, Deductions, Personal tax, Property

The tax deductions and dodgy records to be closely watched by the Australian Taxation Office this year have been unveiled.

Is it time for the decade-old tax free threshold to get bumped up?

Apr 06, 2022

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

Income tax doesn't apply for amounts earned under $18,200, and it has been that way for nearly a decade.

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.

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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  • "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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    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

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  • "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

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