Accounting & Tax

Houses versus units ATO ruling makes common area claims less complex One question we’re often asked by investors is ‘will a house or a unit provide better depreciation deductions?’ This […]

Building more value, depreciation and new houses Choosing to build a brand new home rather than buy an existing property provides a number of benefits for potential investors. Generally these

Claiming the private health insurance rebate In order to encourage Australians to take out private health insurance, most people receive a rebate on their premiums from the government. This increases

1.Know what you are entitled to if you work from home.   If you work from home then some portion of the running expenses can be claimed as a tax

The ATO has signalled a compliance focus on tax affairs of those who work in the sharing economy. With thousands of Australians now working through UBER AirBnb and others it

Claim depreciation on outdoor structures and save Australia is made for outdoor living, so it is little wonder that alfresco areas have become sought after additions in any property. Owners

What tax deductions are available to property investors? When looking to purchase an investment property, it is worthwhile to ask a number of questions. While many investors consider location, purchase

BEWARE OF FRAUD AND TAX SCAMS Scam emails, faxes, SMS and phone calls can look or sound very convincing. You can generally tell they’re not genuine because they offer you

The Top 5 Forgotten Tax Deductions We surveyed our senior accountants and asked them “what are the top 5 forgotten deductions on individual tax returns?” – that is, deductions people