Fight for every dollar of your tax refund, says tax expert

Jun 24, 2020

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Every dollar counts right now so don't be afraid to fight for what you're entitled to when it comes to your deductions, says tax expert Dr Adrian Raftery.

Seven deadly tax sins that could sink your hopes of a return

Jul 15, 2020

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Borrowing, Business, CGT, Chartered Accountant, Company tax, Deductions, Education, Home Office, Personal tax, Property, Travel

Tax time can be painful or highly anticipated. Dr Adrian Raftery outlines the traps and tricks.

City buyers snap up holiday homes as pandemic panacea

Sep 18, 2020

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, CGT, COVID-19, Personal tax, Property, Retirement

Holiday homes have always been questionable as investments, with risks heightened during a downturn often outweighing the returns.

Wealth transfer: how to beat tax traps

Sep 19, 2020

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, CGT, Chartered Accountant, Children, COVID-19, Family, Financial Planning, Pensions, Personal tax, Property, Retirement, Shares, SMSF, Super

Experts provide tips on how to ensure your beneficiaries get the most from your home and assets.

Granny flat boost piques interest but lacks detail

Oct 13, 2020

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Tax experts have welcomed a capital gains tax exemption for homeowners with granny flats where a written agreement with the occupants exists.

101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2011-12

Jun 01, 2011

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Bookkeeping, Borrowing, Budget, Business, Business Activity Statement (BAS), CGT, Chartered Accountant, Children, Company tax, Deductions, Education, Employees, Employers, Family, FBT, Financial Planning, GST, Home Office, PAYG Instalments, PAYG Withholding, Pensions, Personal tax, Property, Retirement, Shares, Small Business, SMSF, Starting a Business, Super, Travel

101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2012-2013

Jun 01, 2012

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Bookkeeping, Borrowing, Budget, Business, Business Activity Statement (BAS), CGT, Chartered Accountant, Children, Company tax, Deductions, Education, Employees, Employers, Family, FBT, Financial Planning, GST, Home Office, PAYG Instalments, PAYG Withholding, Pensions, Personal tax, Property, Retirement, Shares, Small Business, SMSF, Starting a Business, Super, Travel

101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2013-2014

Jun 01, 2013

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Bookkeeping, Borrowing, Budget, Business, Business Activity Statement (BAS), CGT, Chartered Accountant, Children, Company tax, Deductions, Education, Employees, Employers, Family, FBT, Financial Planning, GST, Home Office, PAYG Instalments, PAYG Withholding, Pensions, Personal tax, Property, Retirement, Shares, Small Business, SMSF, Starting a Business, Super, Travel

101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2014-2015

Jun 01, 2015

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Bookkeeping, Borrowing, Budget, Business, Business Activity Statement (BAS), CGT, Chartered Accountant, Children, Company tax, Deductions, Education, Employees, Employers, Family, FBT, Financial Planning, GST, Home Office, PAYG Instalments, PAYG Withholding, Pensions, Personal tax, Property, Retirement, Shares, Small Business, SMSF, Starting a Business, Super, Travel

As featured on The Project (Channel Ten), A Current Affair (Channel 9), ABC Radio and in Money Magazine.

101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2015-2016

Jun 01, 2014

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Bookkeeping, Borrowing, Budget, Business, Business Activity Statement (BAS), CGT, Chartered Accountant, Children, Company tax, Deductions, Education, Employees, Employers, Family, FBT, Financial Planning, GST, Home Office, PAYG Instalments, PAYG Withholding, Pensions, Personal tax, Property, Retirement, Shares, Small Business, SMSF, Starting a Business, Super, Travel

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  • "Definitely can claim the trips to customers and should be able to claim the trips to the observatory when you have the bulky equipment for the repairs. I would be curious to know how much you are at..."

    By: Mr Taxman at Dec 20, 2020 11:08PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "Hi mrtaxman, I am employed at my home office, I am usually required daily to attend our remote mountain top observatory. I need to check overnight correspondence, see if I will need supplies from..."

    By: Carl at Dec 18, 2020 1:40AM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "If you operate under the logbook method then the fuel wil form part of your total fuel bill for the year which you then apply the business-related percentage. Doesn't matter if didn't get paid from..."

    By: Mr Taxman at Dec 01, 2020 6:44AM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "I am running a small business as a sole trader. I attended some work related training the other day but forgot to pay for the fuel required to travel to and from this training with my business..."

    By: Liz Evans at Nov 30, 2020 4:22AM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "I separate everything mate, when it comes to the taxman, so the numbers you see on the RHS of your Statement are not inclusive of your Swaps or Commissions. I have a P/L and then I have P/L of..."

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