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Work Related Travel Expenses
Work Related Travel Expenses – What are your substantiation requirements? You may find yourself in the...
February 17, 2017
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2017 New Years Resolutions
2017 New Years Resolutions Keeping up to date with your tax and accounting obligations It’s...
February 9, 2017
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Why Tax Time Isn’t
Why Tax Time Isn’t It’s been nearly two weeks since I saw my last “It’s...
July 17, 2016
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SUBDIVIDING PROPERTY – AVOID UNNECESSARY TAX
SUBDIVIDING PROPERTY AVOID UNNECESSARY TAX I was with a friend a while back and we...
May 30, 2016
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SUPERSTREAM – WHAT IS IT AND HOW WILL IT AFFECT YOUR BUSINESS?
Are you an employer with less than 20 employees? Have you registered for SuperStream? As...
March 6, 2016
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LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP – GET ADVICE FIRST
Accountants are always advising their clients to contact them prior to making any decisions. Once...
February 9, 2016
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RECORD KEEPING
It is very important to maintain your records. Everyone knows that and before you switch...
November 23, 2015
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THE WORLD OF MONEY ……. and THE CASTLE ??
THE WORLD OF MONEY I felt old the other day. I was talking with a...
October 5, 2015
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NEW PRIME MINISTER: NEW TAXES ?
NEW PRIME MINISTER: NEW TAXES ? Welcome Mr. Turnbull to the leadership position in Australia...
October 2, 2015
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NO MORE ZONE TAX OFFSET FOR FIFO WORKERS
The 2015 financial year will be the last year in which “Fly-In-Fly-Out” or “Drive-In-Drive-Out” employees...
September 17, 2015
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TAXABLE PAYMENTS REPORTING IN THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Taxable payments reporting in the construction and building industry –  Businesses in the building and...
July 8, 2015
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THREE COMMON MISTAKES MADE BY INDIVIDUALS
COMMON TAX MISTAKES  Do you have outstanding tax returns that need lodging? Do you have...
June 11, 2015
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