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28 articles tagged with "Retirement".

06 June 2025

TEN TAX CHANGES TAKING EFFECT FROM 1 JULY 2025

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! 2025-2026 edition (Wiley, May 2025, AU$32.95), provides us with some of the tax changes coming into play from 1 July 2025.

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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

TWELVE TAX TIPS FOR THE FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL 2024/25

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! 2025-2026 edition (Wiley, May 2025, AU$32.95), gives some excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund this year.

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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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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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16 Jan 2018

Research confirms adviser exit fears

A poll of ifa readers has indicated the vast majority of advisers plan to exit the industry after the introduction of FASEA’s mandatory education standards, dwarfing previous predictions.

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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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28 July 2015

Today Show - Australia's unwanted cash

It's been revealed Australians have more than half a billion dollars in unclaimed cash just lying around and some of it could be yours. Tax and finance expert, Dr Adrian Raftery chats to TODAY about what you can do to get your hands on

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16 July 2015

Today Show - Exclusive Tax Tips

Are you missing out on money you're entitled to? The good news is most of you are and now it's tax time, it's easy to get back. Well Mr taxman Adrian Raftery joins TODAY with your tax return S.O.S.

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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

Mr Taxman's Top Ten Tax Tips for 2013

June 30 is rapidly approaching and it is time to do some urgent tax planning. 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 you to action and maximise your tax refund this year.

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24 Feb 2013

Tax hike for super funds could be in a class of its own

With the government mulling over a tax increase on superannuation earnings for the wealthy in the May budget and the opposition wading in with their own plans for those on lower incomes we can smell a class war. Things are hotting up for this year’s election as politicians play out this little class war in the parliamentary battle ground but we want to take a look at how it affects taxpayers in the real world.

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11 Dec 2012

SMSF auditor registration guidance issued

The Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC) yesterday released guidance to assist auditors of self managed superannuation funds (SMSF) register with ASIC. The guidance has been issued ahead of a new registration scheme for auditors to commence on 31 January 2013 as part of the Federal Government’s ‘Stronger Super’ reforms.

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29 Nov 2012

Competency standards for SMSF auditors?

ASIC has released a consultation paper Competency standards for auditors of self-managed superannuation funds (CP 192) on the proposed self-managed super fund (SMSF) auditor competency standards.

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27 Nov 2012

Mr Taxman wins research grant

The Centre For International Finance & Regulation (CIFR) has just announced the funding for the next round of research projects, including one proposal being conducted by Mr Taxman on the monitoring and performance attributes of superannuation funds in Australia.

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14 Sept 2010

10 good reasons to start a self managed super fund

Self managed superannuation funds, or DIY funds as they are also known, have for some time now been the growth sector of the superannuation market. Nearly 290,000 funds, over 530,000 members and close to $140 billion in assets confirm the continuing popularity of self managed super.

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14 Sept 2010

How long will my retirement savings last?

Generally the first question most retirees ask when discussing their retirement is: "How long will my retirement savings last?" People naturally want to be confident that their income streams and investment portfolios will provide adequate income for their life expectancy.

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