Consolidated dependant tax offsets – September 2013
Consolidated dependant (invalid and carer) tax offset The consolidated dependant tax offset was introduced in the 2012-13 federal budget in May, and combines and consolidates…
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Standard Business Reporting – September 2013
Standard Business Reporting moves to the next level Up until recently, the lack of standardized reporting processes and requirements across multiple government agencies meant that…
In Form – September 2013
Click Here to Read the PDF of In Form September 2013 What does it mean to invest ethically?…
How much you need to retire – September 2013
How much do you need to retire? ASFA’s latest estimate The cost of living for retirees has increased slightly in the June quarter, the Association…
Small business CGT concession common errors – September 2013
Small business CGT concession common errors Small business owners may be eligible for various concessional treatments for transactions that involve capital gains tax (CGT). These…
How a mortgage offset account works
“Mortgage offset account”, “offset home loan”, “interest offset account” or simply “offset account” — they are all interchangeable labels for the same financial product provided…
Take an overseas jaunt, and get a tax refund
If you’re keen to escape the winter chills and head off to warmer climes overseas, there is a scheme available that may take some bite…
Loss carry-back measures finally law
Businesses can rejoice in the fact that the much talked about loss carry-back measures were finally passed by Parliament just days before 2012-13 ended, in…
Private health insurance – tax return changes
From the 2012–13 financial year (so for your current tax return), the private health insurance rebate is being income tested against three income tier thresholds.…