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Ten tax tips for small business

Jun 18, 2013

Tags: 101 Ways, Borrowing, Company tax, Deductions, Employers, Personal tax, Small Business, SMSF, Starting a Business, Super

Small business entities (SBE’s) – businesses with annual turnover of under $2 million - have access to a range of concessions which not only help reduce their taxable income but are also designed to make tax administration easier. Mr Taxman, Adrian Raftery, author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2013-14 edition (Wrightbooks, June 2013, AU$24.95), gives some excellent tips for small business owners to action and minimise your business’ tax bill this year.

Mr Taxman's Top Ten Tax Tips for 2013

Jun 18, 2013

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Sydney, Family, Personal tax, Property, Retirement, Shares, Small Business, Super

June 30 is rapidly approaching and it is time to do some urgent tax planning. Adrian Raftery, author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2013-14 edition (Wrightbooks, June 2013, AU$24.95), gives some excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund this year.

The Full Cost of Motoring in Australia

Jun 17, 2013

Tags: Accountant Sydney, FBT, GST, Personal tax

If you drool as you compare cars online, you'll want to know the full extent of what you'll have to pay. Cars in Australia are subject to a variety of taxes.

2013/14 fee schedule

Jun 17, 2013

Tags: Accountant Sydney, Chartered Accountant, Company tax, Deductions, Employers, GST, Personal tax, Small Business, SMSF, Super

If you would like one of Australia's leading tax experts and author of top-selling 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally!, then please be advised that my schedule of fees is as follows:

Office workers waste two weeks a year on paper jams

May 10, 2013

Tags: Company tax, Deductions, Employees, Personal tax, Small Business

Australian workers waste an estimated 71 million hours on office technology problems each year costing businesses in excess of $1.1 billion according to latest small business research commissioned by Dick Smith.
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