Category: Tax
Interest On Your Home Loan Could Be Tax-Deductible
It’s a simple, step-by-step process used by many Australians to increase their income. Borrow money from a financial institution, invest in a second property and pay off the loan with the profit…
Continue readingMaximising Tax Returns On The “Side Hustle”
If you or someone that you know began a side business (or “side hustle”) during the last financial year, you would have to meet the tax obligations that come with that business,…
Continue readingJobkeeper Repayments – Tax Deductible?
The end of the month will see the end of the Jobkeeper payment scheme from the government. Eligible businesses who choose to voluntarily repay an amount from the Jobkeeper pay that they…
Continue readingSmall Business Benefits or Taxable Concerns?
As an employee in a business, often there are perks that can come with the job. A company car, fuel money, perhaps some technology to help make things easier. Small business owners…
Continue readingSelf-Education Expenses
Individuals who partake in self-education may be able to claim a deduction for their expenses if the education is related to their work or if they receive a taxable bonded scholarship. Courses…
Continue readingWhat you can salary package
Salary packaging allows you to create a ‘package’ of income and benefits. In your salary package, you can include benefits that you would usually pay for with your income after-tax. These include…
Continue readingWhat you need to know about luxury car tax
Luxury car tax or LCT is a 33% tax on cars that have a value (including GST) above the set threshold. However, the tax is only on the value which is above…
Continue readingRecords you need to keep on rental properties
When you own a rental property, keeping records is important. These will help you meet tax obligations. Generally, only individuals with their names on the title deed declare income and claim expenses. …
Continue readingThe amounts you don’t need to include as income
Amounts which are not classified as income are split into 3 categories. Exempt income This is income that you do not pay tax on, although, some exempt income may be taken into…
Continue readingTax treatment of insurance payments for damaged or destroyed property after a disaster
The Australian weather can be unpredictable, resulting in intense weather conditions. Bushfires, severe storms or floods can cause personal properties and assets a lot of damage. In the case that this does…
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