Can you access your superannuation early to boost your home deposit?

Jun 22, 2020

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Family, Property, Super

Banks are taking very different approaches when it comes to first-home buyers using super withdrawn under the government’s COVID-19 hardship provisions as part of their deposit.

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

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, CGT, Chartered Accountant, Family, Personal tax, Property

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

How to beat the ATO’s October 31 deadline for tax returns

Oct 30, 2020

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Chartered Accountant, Deductions, Education, Employees, Family, Home Office, PAYG Instalments, PAYG Withholding, Personal tax, Property, Shares, Travel

Running late with your tax? You could get slugged financially if you miss the deadline unless you make a few simple moves.

ATO refunds: Five tips for bigger personal tax deductions

May 31, 2021

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Chartered Accountant, Deductions, Employers, Family, Personal tax, Property, Retirement, Shares, Super, Travel

The tax man will be looking closely at deductions this year, but there are several key way Aussies can boost their refunds.

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  • "Yes you show the km allowance as taxable income and then you can also make a claim for your car travel. Under the cents per kilometre method you are limited to the first 5000km. So if you get..."

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:57PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "No would not be able to claim the Uber home nor to the station the next day. The trip to the off-sit meeting would be claimable."

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:55PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "Depends on your finance type ... if you takeout a lease then the lease payment forms part of your costs (but no depreciation can be claimed) ... if you takeout a Hire Purchase or a Loan then only the..."

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:54PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "The cost of the trailer itself could be depreciated - usually over 8 years. Assuming no personal usage with it then 100% of that depreciation plus annual rego could be claimed."

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:50PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "That would be a non-deductible trip unfortunately Erin"

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:48PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses