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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!

Do your tax in under 30 minutes, then spend the refund wisely

Oct 28, 2018

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Sydney, Calculators, Chartered Accountant, Deductions, Personal tax

TAX time ends this week, and if you still haven’t lodged yours by now there are a few ways to avoid potentially painful penalties.

Mr Taxman: Talking You Through Taxation

Feb 09, 2018

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Sydney, Calculators, CGT, Chartered Accountant, Company tax, Deductions, Education, Employers, Family, FBT, Financial Planning, Pensions, Personal tax, Retirement, SMSF, Super

Mr Taxman, aka Adrian Raftery, PHD, MBA, B.Bus, FCA, F Fin, FTIA, MAICD has over 25 years’ experience in providing accounting services and financial advice to businesses and individuals. We explore how he came to be named Best for Financial and Accountancy Advice – Australia in our prestigious 2017 Global Excellence Awards.

Increasing the superannuation guarantee to 12% won’t fix retirement savings: Grattan Institute

Feb 09, 2018

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Sydney, Calculators, Chartered Accountant, Employees, Financial Planning, Pensions, Retirement, SMSF, Super

Lobby groups are continuing to call for the superannuation guarantee to be increased to 12% of a worker’s wages, but a new report from the Grattan Institute claims this won’t fix problems in Australia’s retirement savings system.

FASEA tipped to scrap 10-year rule

Feb 08, 2018

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Sydney, Calculators, Chartered Accountant, Education, Employees, Financial Planning, Retirement, Shares, Super

The FASEA board “rushed out” its initial guidance and will be open to making changes following the consultation period, including potentially abolishing the '10-year rule', says a financial planning academic.
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  • "A really interesting question Mel. Whilst negative gearing of a rental property is great for the higher earning spouse as there is a nice tax deduction which comes back to them, it comes to bite..."

    By: Mr Taxman at Mar 04, 2020 9:36PM

    Post: Marriage

  • "Your refund is your asset. It would be up to the courts to determine if you have to share your assets when you settle your split."

    By: Mr Taxman at Mar 04, 2020 9:28PM

    Post: Marriage

  • "Sorry to hear Emma. Generally speaking when it comes to completing your income tax return and including spouse details, a spouse includes another person who: * you were in a relationship with that..."

    By: Mr Taxman at Mar 04, 2020 9:22PM

    Post: Marriage

  • "Admittedly not too much depreciation with a 2011 car but there will still be a few $$$ there still. My motto is that you would pick up $20 if it was on the ground so why not claim it in your tax..."

    By: Mr Taxman at Mar 04, 2020 8:59PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "Geez 15 hours is a long shift. I certainly hope you get some breaks during the week. Generally, meals are considered a private expense. You can only claim a deduction for meals when you receive..."

    By: Mr Taxman at Mar 04, 2020 8:48PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses