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20 tax deductions you didn’t know you could claim from the ATO

Jul 15, 2016

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

HANDBAGS, make-up, guard dogs and garden gnomes are among the deductions that may help deliver Australians a handy tax refund in the next couple of months.

Tax office turns off e-tax and replaces it with free, faster system

Jun 10, 2016

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Sydney, Calculators, Chartered Accountant, Employees, Family, Personal tax

E-TAX, the free online tax return system used by millions of taxpayers, has been shut down by the Australian Taxation Office.

TEN TAX TIPS FOR THE FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL 2015/16

Jun 07, 2016

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Sydney, Budget, Calculators, Chartered Accountant, Company tax, Deductions, Employers, Family, Financial Planning, Personal tax, Property, Small Business

30 June is rapidly approaching and it is time to do some urgent tax planning. Dr Adrian Raftery, a senior lecturer in tax, financial planning and superannuation at Deakin University and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2016-2017 edition (Wrightbooks, June 2016, AU$24.95), gives some excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund this year.

How to protect your family's wealth

May 19, 2016

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Sydney, Calculators, Chartered Accountant, Deductions, Family, Financial Planning, Personal tax, Property, Retirement, Shares, Super

Most investors would tell you that building wealth is a thrill-ride, but planning for its survival doesn't quite elicit the same excitement.

Saving tips for your dream holiday

May 19, 2016

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Sydney, Calculators, Chartered Accountant, Education, Family, Financial Planning, Travel

Uni’s well and truly in session and your workload is gaining momentum like a steam train. Dreaming of pumping those breaks and travelling the world on your trimester break? We spoke to Dr Adrian Raftery, Senior Lecturer in Financial Planning and Superannuation at Deakin University, for some top tips to help students save for their dream holiday.
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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