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Nothing negative about investing in Germany

Jan 05, 2013

Tags: Accountant Sydney, CGT, Deductions, Personal tax, Property, Travel

Reader question: My husband is German and I am Australian we are living and working in Australia, we would like to invest in a property in Germany and rent it out. Are the tax implications the same as investing in Australia? Would we be able to reduce our taxable income same as we would if having an investment property here, negative gearing?

General translation rule for foreign currency trading

Dec 12, 2011

Tags: Accountant Sydney, Deductions, Personal tax, Shares, Travel

What is the general translation rule for foreign currency trading?

8 common tax return mistakes

Jul 04, 2011

Tags: Children, Deductions, Education, Employees, Family, Personal tax, Property, Shares, Travel

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. Adrian Raftery, author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax – Legally! shares with us eight common traps to avoid when doing your tax this year.

FBT car parking threshold for 2011-2012 FBT year

Jun 02, 2011

Tags: Company tax, Employers, FBT, Small Business, Travel

The fringe benefits tax car parking threshold for the FBT year commencing 1 April 2011 is $7.71.

Reasonable food component for 2011-12

May 12, 2011

Tags: Employees, Employers, Personal tax, Travel

Here are the acceptable amounts for the reasonable food component in the 2011-12 financial year in respect of Living Away From Home Allowances
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