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101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax Legally

May 28, 2017

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101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax – Legally! is the Australian taxpayer’s essential guide to maximising returns. Comprehensively updated for 2017-2018, this indispensable resource explains all of the changes to the May 2017 budget to help you pay what you owe and not a penny more. You’ll find answers to common questions, tax traps to avoid and plenty of tips from Mr. Taxman himself that can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars!

TEN TAX TIPS FOR THE FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL 2015/16

Jun 07, 2016

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30 June is rapidly approaching and it is time to do some urgent tax planning. Dr Adrian Raftery, a senior lecturer in tax, financial planning and superannuation at Deakin University and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2016-2017 edition (Wrightbooks, June 2016, AU$24.95), gives some excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund this year.

Beware of June mistakes that can make tax time a costly headache

May 29, 2017

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MONEY mistakes made in the next month can potentially cost you plenty at tax time.

Tax cuts aimed at giving small businesses a shot in the arm

May 01, 2017

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MORE than three million small businesses could be eligible for a tax cut this financial year after federal parliament agreed to lower the tax rate for all companies with a turnover of $10 million or less to 27.5 per cent.

Super changes push more to family trusts

Apr 21, 2017

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With dramatic changes to superannuation just 10 weeks away, family trusts are becoming more popular as the "next best" investment vehicle for those who have more to invest than the new super rules will allow. Financial advisers note a marked increase in clients wanting to set one up, either dismayed by how little they'll be able to get into super after July 1 or fed up with government changes to retirement savings.
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