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Money experts reveal the daily money habits that are costing you thousands

May 16, 2014

Tags: Budget, Deductions, Financial Planning, Personal tax

THEY are the daily habits you may not even think about, but chances are they’re adding up to thousands of dollars a year.

Budget lessons we can learn from Joe Hockey

May 12, 2014

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Sydney, Budget, Financial Planning, Personal tax

The Budget’s tough reforms will highlight some handy financial lessons for everyday Australians.

Money tips for 2013 school leavers

Nov 20, 2013

Tags: Budget, Children, Education, Family, Personal tax

If you could go back and give your teenage self some sage money advice, what would it be? With Year 12 exams over and our region's school leavers contemplating their next move, we asked 'Mr Taxman' Adrian Raftery for his top money tips for school leavers to set them up for a prosperous future.

Little known ways to reduce capital gains tax on your investment property

Oct 02, 2013

Tags: CGT, Chartered Accountant, Personal tax, Property

Renting out your property can be a great way to earn some extra income, but there are tax implications that it's important to be aware of before you put your home on the market. The most significant of these is the capital gains tax, or CGT, that you must pay upon the eventual sale of your investment property. However, by taking a closer look at how the CGT is calculated, you may find an exemption that you qualify for. There are certain exemptions allowed by the Australian Taxation Office, including those who rent out their primary residence.

Is selling assets on retirement tax avoidance? Not so fast

Aug 16, 2013

Tags: Financial Planning, Pensions, Personal tax, Retirement, SMSF, Super

Trustees of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) may have caught their breath this week when they read that the Australian Taxation Office had its eye on capital gains that were going tax-free once members moved into the pension phase.
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