Nice try, but a terrier guard dog had no chance!
Chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN shares some of the funnier – and failed – claims some people have attempted to make in their tax returns…
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We're scaling new heights when it comes to interest rates, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Card surcharges are banned from October 1. What’s changing at the checkout? VIBHU ARYA explains...
There are a couple of useful tax deductions worth knowing about. Chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN explains how to claim them.
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Melissa’s salary packaging surprise comes at a cost
"I’ve been told I was overpaid Family Tax Benefit and now I have to pay some of it back.” Melissa's got a salary packing problem. And chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN has the answer.
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Changes come with the new financial year
The new financial year has started and with it comes a multitude of new conditions to comply with. Chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN gives an update on some of the most important ones…
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What to look for when choosing a mortgage broker
It's natural that people will want to have as low a debt as possible. That’s why many are increasingly choosing to work with a mortgage broker instead of approaching banks directly. This is a sponsored post.
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As the end of the financial year looms, chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN shares some of her tips to help you maximise your financial position.
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While inflation has eased from the peak levels experienced over recent years, many Canberra households still feel significant financial pressure as the cost of everyday essentials continues to rise. This is a sponsored post.
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Wendy's done well from selling a house in Brisbane and wants to share the love with some tax-deductible donations to charity. Chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN gets her on the right track.
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Cartoonist PAUL DORIN takes tax deductions to a new place...
"Where one of you is not insured, you're both treated as if you’re not insured." Chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN has some frank advice about the Medicare Levy Surcharge.
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Here's why Canberra small businesses are rethinking the cost of taking card payments. This is a sponsored post.
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"While AI allows us to get to conclusions faster, it can make mistakes – known as hallucinations – and requires human checking for accuracy. It is not infallible," writes chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN.
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Rental expense claims can be complex to determine, says chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN, especially whether the cost was for a genuine repair or if it was capital in nature.
Preservation age is defined as the age you must reach to access superannuation, but it's not always that simple, says chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN.
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Aussie workers risk losing tens of thousands of dollars in retirement savings after research revealed people's stark lack of engagement in their superannuation.
Dennis is puzzled that he has to make a BAS payment, despite his business losing money. Chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN tells him why.
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Newlyweds James and Gabi want capital gains tax advice as they plan the sale of one of their properties. Chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN guides them through the complex implications of the main residence exemption.
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