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Is access to money biggest factor for new business startups?

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Online chatter about business startups and entrepreneurship usually raises psychology, upbringing and personality traits such as tenacity and risk taking as predictors for an individual’s potential entrepreneurship. Authors and much-quoted business people like Richard Branson preach that business success hinges on passion, following a dream and trying to make a difference. According to the HBR article […]

Tax loopholes: Corporations pay less tax than Aussie workers

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Should businesses shoulder a fair share of taxes compared with hard-working Australian people? We might see this question discussed more in coming years. Using an international shell-game to move earnings away from the tax man, corporations legally avoid taxes in countries like Australia, even though they earn billions here. Similar tax breaks are simply not […]

Private Health Rebate: How does it impact my Private Health Insurance?

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The private health rebate is a percentage of the total premium amount which can be applied as a reduction to your health insurance premiums or it can be applied as a refundable tax offset come tax time. What impacts my private health rebate? Your rebate is calculated based on your living status, age and income […]

How does your superannuation work?

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Your superannuation questions answered. Just thinking the word ‘superannuation’ can make your brain spin. There are a lot of rules and limits to keep in mind. So, to answer some of your top superannuation questions, we take a quick look at how your super works. “Are my super contributions tax-deductible?” To learn more about super […]

Manage your receipts and boost your tax refund!

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When it comes to tax time, do you ever find yourself searching all over the place for deduction receipts from months earlier? You are not alone! A study conducted by the Commonwealth Bank found that lost receipts are costing one in two Australians an average $1000 in tax rebates every year. Can you afford to […]

How much super do I need for a comfortable retirement?

How much super do I need for a comfortable retirement?

Everyone has different ideas of how their retirement might ‘look’. How much super will be enough depends on many things, starting with what a ‘comfortable’ retirement looks like to you. You might want to travel or you may want to dine out every week at a fancy new restaurant. It could be that just want […]

Claim Your Dental Expenses as a Tax Deduction

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“Can my dental expenses be deducted on my tax return?” Let’s discuss how you can maximise your tax refund by legally claiming your dental treatment costs as a deductible expense. Update: 2013 Budget Changes May Affect Your Ability to Claim: The net medical expenses tax offset was slowly phased out starting in July 2013. Only […]

ATO tax payer investigation:10 million taxpayer records under scrutiny

ATO taxpayer investigation in progress

The latest ATO investigation will see the financial records of over 10 million Australian taxpayers go under the microscope. What is the latest ATO Taxpayer investigation looking for? Here are a few highlights in the latest ATO Investigation: How do I avoid an investigation? If you’ve correctly declared all of your income and expenses then you […]

Work-Related Car Expenses:
Can I Claim My Car Expenses Without a Logbook?

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Important Note: This method of claiming car costs as a tax deduction was discontinued by the ATO as of the financial year 2015-16. Late tax returns lodged for 2015 and earlier tax years are still able to use this method. Have you used your car for work this year, but forgot car expenses to keep […]

How to check your HELP debt balance

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Your HELP debt often seems like a heavy weight around your neck, especially when your uni days seem like a lifetime ago and you’re keen to take your next step in life. You keep throwing money at it but unless you’re an avid spreadsheet Ninja, like Mandy in our accounts department, you often have no […]

27 Valuable Investment Property Tax Deductions

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By including rental property expenses on your tax return you access an incredible range of possible tax deductions that boost your tax refund and leave more rental income in your pocket. It’s important to stay on top of your investment property taxes and claim deductions correctly to maximise your tax refund (without getting into hot […]

Bankers Call for Tax Cuts for Parents

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With the government’s October tax forum fast approaching, industry body, the Australian Bankers Association (ABA) has called for increased tax cuts for parents and the simplification of complex taxes at both a State and Federal level. Help and Tax Cuts for Parents In the ABA’s eyes, the biggest concerns everyday Australians are currently faced with is […]

Work Uniform Expenses: The tax deductions you can and can’t claim

work uniform expenses are a great tax deduction

Save money by claiming your work uniform expenses on your tax return There are many types of jobs that require you to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing. Many organisations don’t provide these, or at best offer them at a discounted price to their employees. Work uniform expenses soon mount up, especially when they are […]

Overseas Forces Tax Exemptions – Do They Apply To Me?

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Are you a member of the Australian Defence Force who served overseas during the past tax year? If your deployment meets certain criteria you may qualify for one of the overseas forces tax exemptions on your income. In this post we’ll discuss the two overseas forces tax exemptions available to overseas forces and how to work […]

HELP Repayment Scheme to Stay… For Now

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Please Note: This Content is Archived The Federal Government has legislated this change and ended the HELP repayment scheme. For a full overview on all things HELP related, we’d suggest viewing our article on how to repay your help debt. Back in August 2013 the Federal Government announced they would end the discount for early […]

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