Eight ways to beat the taxman

Jun 01, 2011

Tags: 101 Ways, Borrowing, CGT, Deductions, Family, Pensions, Personal tax, Property, Shares, SMSF, Super

Four weeks might not seem like a long time but what you do this month could have a significant impact on your upcoming tax bill or refund. Yes, June 30 is rolling around again and along with getting your shoebox out and paperwork organised, the coming weeks represent a last-chance opportunity to organise your affairs to save on tax.

'The property investment party is over'

Jun 12, 2020

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, Borrowing, CGT, Chartered Accountant, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Deductions, Personal tax, Property, Retirement

Like many landlords, Cleo Glyde always believed property investing was a reliable way to make money – it's stable, simple and it comes with hefty tax breaks. Now she's not so sure.

Millions to score bigger tax refunds

Jul 10, 2020

Tags: Accountant Melbourne, Accountant Sydney, CGT, Chartered Accountant, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Deductions, Home Office, Personal tax, Shares

Australians can expect a bigger tax return this financial year due to a combination of lower taxable incomes and higher claims for work-related expenses, tax experts have said.

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.

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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