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05 June 2025

START OF FINANCIAL YEAR TAX PLANNING 2025/26

Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2025-2026 edition (Wiley, May 2025, AU$32.95), shares with us excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund next year.

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05 June 2025

TEN TAX TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS 2024/25

Small business entities (SBEs) have access to a range of concessions which not only help reduce their taxable income but are also designed to make tax administration easier. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2025-2026 edition (Wiley, May 2025, AU$32.95), gives some excellent tips for small business owners to action and minimise your business’ tax bill this year.

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01 July 2021

8 TAX CHANGES TAKING EFFECT FROM 1 JULY 2021

The only constant about tax is change. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2021-2022 edition (Wiley, May 2021, AU$29.95), provides us with some of the tax changes coming into play from 1 July 2021.

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01 June 2021

START OF FINANCIAL YEAR TAX PLANNING 2021/22

Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2021-2022 edition (Wiley, May 2021, AU$29.95) shares with us excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund next year.

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04 May 2021

TEN TAX TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS 2020/21

Small business entities (SBEs) have access to a range of concessions which not only help reduce their taxable income but are also designed to make tax administration easier. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2021-2022 edition (Wiley, May 2021, AU$29.95), gives some excellent tips for small business owners to action and minimise your business’ tax bill this year.

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01 July 2020

START OF FINANCIAL YEAR TAX PLANNING 2020/21

Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2020-2021 edition (Wiley, May 2020, AU$25.95) shares with us excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund next year.

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30 June 2020

TEN TAX CHANGES TAKING EFFECT FROM 1 JULY 2020

The only constant about tax is change. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2020-2021 edition (Wiley, May 2020, AU$25.95), provides us with some of the tax changes coming into play from 1 July 2020.

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04 June 2020

Need help with your tax?

Take the stress out of tax time with one of Australia’s leading tax experts. Call Mr Taxman today on 1800 TAXMAN (1800 829 626) or drop an email to adrian@mrtaxman.com.au

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20 May 2020

TEN TAX TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS 2019/20

Small and medium business entities (SMEs) have access to a range of concessions which not only help reduce their taxable income but are also designed to make tax administration easier. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2020-2021 edition (Wiley, May 2020, AU$25.95), gives some excellent tips for small business owners to action and minimise your business’ tax bill this year.

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20 May 2020

TEN TAX TIPS FOR THE FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL 2019/20

30 June is rapidly approaching and it is time to do some urgent tax planning. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2020-2021 edition (Wiley, May 2020, AU$25.95), gives some excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund this year.

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19 May 2020

FIVE THINGS TO DO BEFORE 30 JUNE

30 June is rapidly approaching and with every dollar counting during this COVID-19 pandemic now is the time to do some urgent tax planning. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2020-2021 edition (Wiley, May 2020, AU$25.95), gives some excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund this year.

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19 May 2020

SEVIN DEADLY TAX SINS

The new financial year will soon be here 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, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2020-2021 edition (Wiley, May 2020, AU$25.95), shares with us seven common mistakes to avoid when doing your tax this year.

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17 May 2020

2020/21 fee schedule

If you would like one of Australia's leading tax experts and author of top-selling 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally!, then please be advised that my schedule of fees is as follows:

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10 July 2017

Don’t let the ATO scare you off work deductions

The Australian Taxation Office has been criticised for targeting regular hard-working Australians instead of multinational corporations, but an expert says taxpayers should not be deterred from claiming everything they are entitled to.

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01 July 2017

START OF FINANCIAL YEAR TAX PLANNING

The new financial year is here which comes which comes with it the annual obligation to submit our income tax return by 31 October. Like most, you are probably in a mad panic trying to find your receipts to scrap together in a futile attempt to boost your refund (or worse reduce your payable) with some last-minute claims. For others, 1 July brings around a new sense of hope with a whole year to get our tax planning right in 2017/18.

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28 June 2017

Tax return 2017: Mistakes to avoid this financial year

STUPIDITY, carelessness, greed, arrogance, forgetfulness, dishonesty and laziness. Most of us are guilty of some, or all, of these qualities at some stage and we probably don’t even know it. But when it comes to tax time, it’s best to avoid all of them because committing just one of these sins can land you in a heap of hot water.

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28 May 2017

101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax Legally

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!

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07 June 2016

TEN TAX TIPS FOR THE FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL 2015/16

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.

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02 July 2014

The Seven deadly tax sins for 2013/14

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.

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01 July 2014

Ten tax changes taking effect 1 July 2014

The only constant about tax is change. 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), provides us with some of the tax changes coming into play from 1 July 2014.

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30 June 2014

Eight new tax rules in 2013/14

The only constant about tax is change. 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), provides us with some of the new tax rules that came into effect in 2013/14.

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21 June 2014

Top ten tax tips for small business in 2013/14

Small business entities (SBE’s) – businesses with annual turnover of under $2 million - have access to a range of concessions which not only help reduce their taxable income but are also designed to make tax administration easier. 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 small business owners to action and minimise your business’ tax bill this year.

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04 June 2014

2014/15 fee schedule

If you would like one of Australia's leading tax experts and author of top-selling 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally!, then please be advised that my schedule of fees is as follows:

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26 July 2013

8 frequently asked questions about the FBT changes answered

I’ve spoken on several occasions about the benefits of using a log book to track your vehicle’s expenses and usage. By maintaining a record of capital costs, upkeep and other outlays you can claim your vehicle as a tax deduction. Many of you have been concerned about the change and what it means for you – below are eight answers to your most common questions.

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19 July 2013

Could the Carbon tax reform hurt the Australian car industry?

Tax changes announced by the government could have an impact on Australian car production, warn industry insiders. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd confirmed that the existing carbon tax would be removed; replaced with a separate emissions trading scheme. This would reduce the current carbon tax from $25 a tonne to only $6 per tonne. To make up for the $4 billion in revenue lost by the cut in the carbon tax, Rudd's government proposes to reform an existing 20% fringe benefits tax for cars. It's expected that this could have a serious impact on new car sales as a result.

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16 July 2013

ATO announces its "hit list" for 2013/14

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.

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27 June 2013

Eight tax changes taking effect from 1 July 2013

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 tax changes coming into play from 1 July.

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18 June 2013

Ten tax tips for small business

Small business entities (SBE’s) – businesses with annual turnover of under $2 million - have access to a range of concessions which not only help reduce their taxable income but are also designed to make tax administration easier. Mr Taxman, Adrian Raftery, author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2013-14 edition (Wrightbooks, June 2013, AU$24.95), gives some excellent tips for small business owners to action and minimise your business’ tax bill this year.

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17 June 2013

2013/14 fee schedule

If you would like one of Australia's leading tax experts and author of top-selling 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally!, then please be advised that my schedule of fees is as follows:

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28 Nov 2011

Book launch - 101 ways to save money on your tax

Do you detest paying tax, but like receiving a tax refund cheque in the mail? Are you getting all you're entitled to? You could be letting the government keep hundreds, even thousands, of your hard-earned dollars each year - and you wouldn't even know about it!

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30 June 2011

ATO compliance spotlight areas 2011/12

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) today released their Compliance Program 2011-12, a publication which outlines key focus areas attracting ATO attention for the coming year. Here are a few of the more interesting statistics coming out of that report together with comments from Mr Taxman himself, Adrian Raftery, author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally!

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17 June 2011

Parental leave pay

There are two ways to administer new regulations ... the short way ... and the long way. To me this seems like the long way to go around things. From 1 July 2011, employers will be responsible for providing Parental Leave Pay to ...

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15 June 2011

2011/12 fee schedule

If you would like one of Australia's leading tax experts and author of top-selling 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally!, then please be advised that my schedule of fees is as follows:

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09 June 2011

Time of year to sort out the company loan account and directors' fees

Tax Commissioner Michael D'Ascenzo this week warned directors of private companies about claiming deductions for directors fees where amounts may remain unpaid by the end of the following income year. The warning also serves as a timely reminder for any company director loan account issues that are outstanding prior to 30 June.

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08 Mar 2011

Better business tips

6 tips to help manage your business, including clean up days, training and better utilising your staff's expertise

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08 Mar 2011

Tax withheld calculator

If you are an employer or another withholding payer, the TWC helps you work out the tax you need to withhold from payments you make to employees and other workers.

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02 Mar 2011

Employer obligations checklist

Lists commonwealth tax and superannuation obligations when employing workers. It includes information on when a new worker starts, during employment, and when a worker leaves.

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09 Aug 2010

Employee/contractor decision tool

This decision tool is designed to help payers determine whether an individual worker is engaged as an employee or independent contractor. It will give a decision based on answers to some simple questions.

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29 June 2009

Has the stimulus payment worked?

Debate will no doubt rage for years to come whether the “Kev 07” stimulus package worked for Australia. I must admit that I queried the benefit of it when it was announced on 3 February. I struggle to find the benefit of giving someone $900 if they are at risk of losing their $50,000 job.

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