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Times are tough finances ideas
Times are tough finances ideas – Ways to save explained. Ever wondered what more you can do to combat the ever increasing cost of living? With the ever increasing cost of living, Romeo Caporaso explains vital areas of your finances to review.
Read MorePay as you go Tax Instalments explained
Pay as you go Tax Instalments explained Listen to our quick lesson on pay as you go tax instalments including how they work and how the ATO automates them in certain circumstances.
Read MoreKeeping aside enough tax in first year of business tip
Keeping aside enough tax in first year of business tip When you are new to business it is vital you keep some of your profits aside to pay one of your biggest expenses – tax. How much should I keep aside? Firstly, we recommend keeping an idea of your profit. Then keeping at least 30%…
Read MoreHELP debt and tax explained
HELP debt and tax explained How HELP debt is repaid at the tax return is often misunderstood. We explain how it works in this short video.
Read Moretaxable income and adjusted taxable income difference
Taxable income and adjusted taxable income differences, explained. There is a common confusion over the difference between adjusted taxable income (used for non tax calculations such as government payments, family benefits , child support and private hospital government contributions) and taxable income which is used for tax on income. Taxable income is income less deductions…
Read MoreLow and Middle Income Tax offset not available in tax return 2023
Low and middle income tax offset (LMITO) LMITO ended on 30 June 2022. The last year you can receive it is the 2021–22 income year. LMITO is not available for the 2022–23 income year and later income years. This means for some of you your tax refund will be less by up to $1080. the old LMITO amounts 2018–19…
Read MoreEmployees Working from home deduction changes for 2022–23
Employees Working from home deduction changes for 2022–23 The record keeping requirements and methods for calculating working from home deductions has changed for the 2022–23 income year onwards. The shortcut method of calculating work from home of 80cents per hour will cease from 2022 tax returns. From the 2022–23 income year, the methods available to…
Read Morehow to better claim common tax deductions
how to better claim common tax deductions This tax season is going great so far. The ATO are seemingly quiet and are processing some tax returns as quickly as 5 days. Some areas to prepare your deductions before your tax return appointment are: Doing a diary of working from home hours and…
Read MoreATO tax 2022 focus
ATO tax 2022 focus Tax return time: ATO priority areas The ATO’s 2021-22 tax time focus areas for individuals are: record-keeping – ensuring that proper records are available and data-matching to check correct amounts are reported. Examples of targeted areas are – having receipts for deductions, keeping car expenses logbook or km diary, diary of work…
Read MoreMotivation boosters
Motivation boosters Of course there can be times when we are not feeling fully motivated. Here are some ideas to get your motivation back to it’s top. try staying away from substances which over stimulate your mind reduce your work load visualize where you want to go, having future plans will help you feel more…
Read MoreShare investing ideas
Share investing Are you thinking of starting a share portfolio? Or if you aren’t yet, then perhaps you should be. I must say being an accountant, I began to take notice when seeing my clients show me their substantial share portfolios, often commencing them as late as their fifties. Reasons why you would invest in…
Read MoreApplying for Director Identification number
How to apply for the new Director Identification number (Director ID number) Individuals need to apply for their own Director ID Number Please note that only an individual can apply for a Director ID Number, you can not apply for them as it requires the use of the MyGovID app Why is this happening? To…
Read MoreATO Scam tips
Why it is important to protect your tax file number. Some of you may already be aware how important it is to protect your tax file number (TFN) from getting into the wrong hands. Crooks can use your TFN for TFN fraud, such as present themselves as you to the ATO , do your tax…
Read MoreHow company saves tax explained simply
How to save tax in business using a company Most companies are now taxed at 25% from each $ of profit from 1/7/21 Whereas individual takes rates are higher than this from each dollar over $45000 So businesses can take advantage of the lower individual tax rates by paying themselves individual income from…
Read Morewhat is new for tax 2021
Changes to tax returns 2021 ATO Warning – Copy & Pasting Claims ATO are setting their sights on work related expenses (such as motor vehicle, travel claims, laundry, uniform purchases and business trips). The expectation is that these deductions should reduce for taxpayers who were working from home during COVID 19. However, the ATO…
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