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A proper list of rental expenses landlords can claim.

Disclaimer:  First of all, like everything else on the first page of Google, this list is likely not maintained. Why? Google takes a while to index anything. By the time it makes there, some of it may not be relevant. That is why you need to contact your accountant or...

How Does A Family Trust Actually Work?

What is an STCA?     Some people are not even aware of the benefits of a Family Trust. Others have an over-inflated opinion of the advantages that trust provides. So, what’s what? Here are a few things that make some re-consider the complexity of a family...

Should You Believe What STCA Means?

What is an STCA?     Real estate agents sell a lot of property. They know what to say. STCA could simply be another way for them to just sell property faster. But is that all? You might have seen these terms while browsing Australian real estate websites in...

What Are The Benefits of Having A Family Trust in Australia?

What is a Family Trust?   A family trust is a special way to manage money and property for a family. It is set up by someone while they are alive to help their family members. A family trust can hold things like houses or money, run a family business, or take...

Passive Income For Senior Management And Our PIGA Template

Let’s face it. Nothing is going to piss you off more than dumber people becoming wealthier than you, faster. That really sucks on many levels. Not just fairness. Or lazier people. Even if equally qualified people like you, are getting wealthier than you? Well, that’s...

Eau De Passive Income, Anyone?

Eau De Passive Income, Anyone?

Before I show you some quick steps to generate passive income, let’s agree on one thing? Life is drama. Whether it’s your income just soaring (that will happen if it hasn’t yet in IT and other industries too). Or your wife leaving (hopefully, that won’t). Careers...

Our best property tax strategies so far..

Our best property tax strategies so far..

Accountants' biggest obsession.. with the smallest refunds.    Funny how most people are busy thinking about how to get a few dollars extra on a measly refund. Meanwhile, in the background, the government has mechanisms set up. Mechanisms that will take hundreds...

Car Allowances, Deductions and Tax

Car Allowances, Deductions and Tax

People's obsession with cars and taxes     The cars. Remember that song in Transformers. Drive? Megan Fox? Well, this post is unfortunately not about that. Taxes instead.     For some reason, people are obsessed with cars and what deductions are...

What is the right business structure for you, in Australia?

What is the right business structure for you, in Australia?

Bran-gelina's business got "restructured" proper.   Well, people change their minds all their time, right? Of course, we do. It's the human thing to do. Wives leave after 14 years. Even Brad and Angelina have “restructured”.   So, too, a company may opt to...

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Family Trusts And What You Should Know About Australian Law

 a     *There are so many things you should know about trusts. But this article about family trusts looks mostly at Australian law, covering some of the basics that folks should be aware of. Arguably, a very important aspect of trusts as the latter are legal...

Family Trusts and their differences from other trusts

    *There are so many different types of trusts. Which one to get into if you are property wins? Perhaps a high level knowledge of these trusts can shed some light? But, be careful as usual - contact an accountant (or us) before doing anything dangerous.  ...

Trust Parties: Settlor, Trustee and beneficiaries

    *Many people struggle with this. Family trusts get real technical real quick. This is something people are always asking, novices and advanced ones too. Do you know the parties in a trust? Find out below*   Trust Parties: Settlor, Trustee, Beneficiaries...

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