Property transactions: have you got an appropriate valuation?

Not all taxpayers may be aware of how the use of valuations can affect their annual tax bill.

Read more

3 ideas to beat income tax bracket creep

Income tax “bracket creep” happens when an increase in income moves you from one tax bracket to the next, resulting in a higher tax rate, and therefore reducing the overall gain from your higher salary.

Read more

Rental property tax deductions that are often misunderstood

Many property investors are making simple mistakes when claiming tax deductions for their rental property, which could be avoided with a little guidance.

The following checklist provides examples of many of the common claimable and non-claimable rental property expenses. Check them off to see where you stand, and please contact us for more information specific to your situation.

Read more

Are you a share investor or a share trader?

There’s a saying that many sharemarket investors may have already heard: Don’t let the tax tail wag the investment dog. In other words, the best advice for your share portfolio is to base your decisions on investment merit, not on trying to save tax.

Even so, there are taxation consequences for everyone with an investment portfolio, so when a “grass is greener” tax option seems possible, it can be very tempting to chase after it.

Read more

Are you aware of the tax implications of working overseas?

Do you know if you are a resident or non-resident for tax purposes? Do you understand the tax implications of working overseas?

Thousands of Australians head offshore each year to expand their horizons. Some will fund their adventure by working overseas. Some will be living and working overseas for an extended period.

But there can often be confusion about the tax implications for Australians who take advantage of such offshore opportunities.

Read more

Tax deductions for your holiday house

Many of us look forward to an annual getaway, either to the beach or the bush, as the best way to unwind and re-charge after another tiring year. For many Australians having a beach shack or bush retreat can be made more affordable by leasing out their properties to other holiday makers.

Read more