SMSF borrowing is 'thriving', but why the sudden popularity?

Mar 15, 2022

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Borrowing, Chartered Accountant, SMSF, Super

The value of SMSF loans has increased by about 50% in four years, up from $41 billion in 2017 to $65.8 billion in 2021.

Self Managed Super Funds - Pros and Cons

Oct 20, 2021

Tags: Borrowing, Business, Property, Shares, SMSF, Super

Do the benefits of having a self-managed super fund outweigh the costs and risks?

Hackers targeting ATO tax refunds using stolen identities

May 18, 2025

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Chartered Accountant, Company tax, Employers, Family, Personal tax, Super

Hackers are harvesting potentially thousands of bogus tax returns as they exploit ongoing security weaknesses in the Australian Taxation Office’s online portal and the commonwealth’s myGov system.

Smart timing can get almost $900,000 into your super this year

Jan 14, 2024

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Calculators, CGT, Chartered Accountant, Employees, FBT, Financial Planning, Pensions, Retirement, Small Business, SMSF, Super

Selling a house or received a windfall? Here’s how to add some spark to your retirement savings.

Tax deduction tips to follow now if you want a richer refund

Jun 14, 2024

Tags: 101 Ways, Accountant Melbourne, Budget, Calculators, Chartered Accountant, Children, Company tax, Deductions, Education, Employees, Employers, Family, Financial Planning, Personal tax, Retirement, Small Business, SMSF, Starting a Business, Super

Whether you’re an employee or self-employed, acting before June 30 can deliver a financial windfall within months. Here’s how.

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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

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  • "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