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The Seven deadly tax sins for 2013/14

Jul 02, 2014

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Sydney, Calculators, Company tax, Deductions, Education, Employees, Employers, Family, Personal tax, Shares

The new financial year has arrived which comes with it the annual obligation to submit our income tax return by 31 October. For many of us, the process is as painful as having your teeth pulled but the rewards can be great. Dr Adrian Raftery, a senior lecturer at Deakin University and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2014-2015 edition (Wrightbooks, June 2014, AU$24.95) shares with us seven common mistakes to avoid when doing your tax this year.

Ten Tax Tips for 2013/14

Jun 20, 2014

Tags: 101 Ways, Deductions, Employees, Family, Personal tax, Shares, SMSF

30 June is rapidly approaching and it is time to do some urgent tax planning. Dr Adrian Raftery, a senior lecturer at Deakin University and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2014-2015 edition (Wrightbooks, June 2014, AU$24.95), gives some excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund this year.

Money Magazine's Book of the month: 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally!

Jun 05, 2014

Tags: 101 Ways, Company tax, Deductions, Family, Personal tax, Property, Shares, Small Business, Super

Tax expert Adrian Raftery has released his latest edition of 101 ways to save money on your tax – legally to help you minimise your tax debt while maximising your return. Raftery is one of the youngest Australian accountants to advance to Fellowship with the Institute of Chartered Accountants, at the age of 33. He is a senior lecturer at Deakin University and appears in the media talking about all matters relating to tax and finance.

ATO announces its "hit list" for 2013/14

Jul 16, 2013

Tags: CGT, Company tax, Deductions, Employers, FBT, GST, Personal tax, Shares, Small Business, Super

Today the ATO has released "Compliance in focus 2013-14" which replaces their previous annual compliance program booklet. This new online product, which the ATO developed in consultation with tax professionals, will be updated throughout the year to keep you informed of new issues and risks as they arise.

12 new tax rules this year

Jun 25, 2013

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Sydney, Company tax, Personal tax, Shares, Small Business, SMSF, Super

The only constant about tax is change. Adrian Raftery, author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2013-14 edition (Wrightbooks, June 2013, AU$24.95), provides us with some of the new tax rules that came into effect in 2012/13.
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