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Accountants and Your Family Business

Running a family business is fun, rewarding and a great way to spend time with your family. I know. My name is Anne, and I have been involved with a family business for over a decade. I started the business when I was single. Later, I got married and "hired" my husband, and since we had children, they have been involved too. As my business has grown, I have had to deal with a range of complex financial issues from adding my husband as a partner to setting up special funds for new employees to figuring out the most financially advantageous way to pay my kids. My accountant has been an invaluable part of that process, and now, I want to share why. If you run a small family business and want help from an accountant, this blog will explain what you need to know.

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Accessing Your Superannuation Early: Is It Possible?

Posted on June 25, 2015

It doesn't matter if you're 16 or 60. If you're working, you're contributing to your superannuation. Of course, you probably have a more pragmatic view of your super when you're closer to retirement. You are planning for a life where you will no longer be working, and that money takes on a greater significance - you will need it to continue living the quality of life to which you've become accustomed. [Read More]

Tax Deductions For Health Professionals

Posted on April 29, 2015

Are you a nurse, doctor, midwife, or other professional working in the health industry? You may be able to maximise your tax return by claiming all the tax deductions you are eligible for based on your career. It can be difficult to work out what exactly you can claim on your tax return, so use this list as a guideline for some tax deductions you might not have been aware of. [Read More]

The Benefits of Hiring a Accountant to Complete Your Taxes

Posted on April 23, 2015

Are you considering to hire an accountant so that you don't have to do your taxes, but are not sure yet about the benefits of doing so? Then you should take the time to learn why so many people use an accountant for their taxes. By doing so you'll be able to make the right choice regarding if hiring a tax accountant is something you really want. Read on to find out the top reasons for why hiring a tax accountant is a great idea: [Read More]

Tax Tips for Creative Types: How to Prepare for Tax Time without Boring Yourself Stupid

Posted on April 20, 2015

Let's face it, preparing for tax time is not the creative type's forte. And unfortunately, tax preparation is just that little bit trickier for many artists, writers and musos who are self-employed. Here's how to prepare for tax time as you go, saving yourself from a daunting (and boring) task around tax time. Record your income without realising it Organising your income records will save you and your tax accountant a pain in the neck when tax time rolls around. [Read More]