Posted in Tax
Posted by Dean McKinnon
on 19 October 2015
Do you know what your tax savings could be if you have Income Insurance?
Most people understand that Income Insurance premiums are tax deductible, but are unsure exactly what the savings might be for their particular circumstances.
The actual dollar-cost saving will depend on your Income Insurance premium and your Marginal Tax Rate ("MTR"), which is dependent upon your Taxable Income you can click here to check what your particular MTR might be.
In order to illu...
Posted by Dean McKinnon
on 14 October 2015
Choosing a Financial Planner or Financial Advisor can be a difficult process, particularly if you have never had any dealings or experience with financial issues in the past, so here are my TOP 5 TIPS for helping you choose the right financial planner for your particular needs.
1. Firstly, you need to determine if you require a Financial Planner, or a Financial Adviser.
A Financial Planner generally differs from a Financial Adviser in that a Planner provides you with a F...
Posted by Dean McKinnon
on 7 October 2015
Uh-oh, the fun-time 40s are over, and the financial-planning 50s have begun!
It's actually not that bad.
Your 50s are the time which you can use to fine tune your financial plan that will likely mean you don't have to work any longer. Financial independence is so close you can just about smell the coconut palm trees! So that's got to be good has it not?!
In your 50s, it's time to stop thinking "someday I would like to be financially independent...
Posted by Dean McKinnon
on 23 July 2015
Do you have a basic PAYG Tax Return?
Do you have a Tax Return that is more complicated?
Do you prepare your own Tax Return?
Do you have a Tax Accountant or Tax Agent prepare your Tax Return?
If you answered YES to any of the above, then a Personal Tax Return Checklist can assist you in gathering all the necessary documentation required to complete your Tax Return correctly. You need to make sure you have all the r...
Posted by Dean McKinnon
on 6 July 2015
#Everyoneneedsaplan to be informed when completing their Tax Return. June 30 marked the end of the financial year and that means it is Tax Return Time. If you are an employee, you should have received your PAYG Payment Summary from you employer.
The ATO has a list of important lodgement dates on their website https://www.ato.gov.au/business/yearly-reports-and-returns/due-dates-for-the-current-financial-year/dates-by-topic/income-tax/
Will you make the most of your tax deductions?
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