by Peter McCarthy | Apr 27, 2019 | Accounting
As most of us know, donations of $2 or more are deductible, and there is flexibility in the rules around donating to emergency relief bodies in that no receipt is required if giving less than $10 (so-called “bucket” donations). Who qualifies for tax-deductible...
by Peter McCarthy | Apr 20, 2019 | Taxation
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s first budget has lots of goodies with few “baddies”. This was to be expected with the next federal election only weeks away and the Coalition Government trying to make up ground in the polls. The Treasurer’s “wow” factor was a return to a...
by Peter McCarthy | Mar 6, 2019 | Accounting
If you rent out part or all of your home, the rent money you receive is generally regarded as assessable income. This means: you must declare your rental income in your income tax return, and you can claim deductions for the associated expenses you may not be entitled...
by Peter McCarthy | Feb 15, 2019 | Accounting, Taxation
A recent change to the rules around superannuation means that more Australians may be eligible to claim a tax deduction for putting money into super. Background Before June 30, 2017, if more than 10% of your income was sourced from salary or wages from an employer,...
by Peter McCarthy | Feb 10, 2019 | Accounting
A key topic regarding tax deductions is claiming expenses for a car. The following notes outline the most important points when it comes to claiming a deduction for motor vehicle expenses. Of course, every person’s circumstances may be different, but the following...
