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ARW Report - No 26 - Winter 2009 |
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Dear |FIRSTNAME|,
We are pleased to bring you our Winter 2009 edition of the ARW Report. With the end of the financial year just around the corner, time is almost over with your tax planning. Our Tax Tips seminars proved very popular and yet another value added service that we provide to our clientele for free.
We advise that we are still accepting new clients and would gratefully appreciate any referrals that you provide us - so make sure you let your family & friends know that you have a great award-winning accountant. Visit our website for more information about the various services which we can provide. You can make an appointment for your 2009 tax return with your ARW consultant by simply contacting us
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FEATURE ARTICLES |
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Mr Taxman's Top Ten Tax Tips for 2009
by Adrian Raftery "Mr Taxman"
Times are tough so every dollar saved counts. Last month we ran a few seminars giving over 100 tax tips! Here are my Top Ten Tax Tips for 2009. Remember that tax planning should be 365 days per year not just one month. These strategies are just as useful on 1 July.
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50 per cent investment allowance
by Adrian Raftery "Mr Taxman"
The Federal Government has recently passed the 50 per cent investment allowance and it is now law.
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2009/10 personal tax rate changes
by Ian Hounslow
Individual tax rates are changing from 1 July 2009. If you have payroll software, you will need to ensure that you keep your software up to date so you can download the latest tax rates from your supplier.
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Fixed interest – demystifying the jargon
by Adrian Raftery "Mr Taxman"
With stock market volatility there has been an increased interest in fixed interest investing. Do you understand what terms like yield curve or coupon mean ?
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2009/10 fee schedule
by Adrian Raftery
Please be advised that our schedule of fees, effective from 1 July 2009, will be as follows:
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ARW NEWS |
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- Book in your 2009 tax return appointment now!
We recommend you get in early and book now so that you can see your ARW representative for this year's tax return. Email Kylie now
- Rafters to run marathon as leprechaun!
He definitely isn't your boring accountant. Read all about it here. Also join his Facebook Group.
- PAYG withholding (221D) variations for 2009/10
For those clients with income tax variations in place for their investments, we recommend that you get in contact with us to have the variation in place for 2009/10 tax year ASAP.
- Tax effective opportunities closing in 2 weeks!
A reminder that most tax effective investment opportunities close very soon. To get a sizeable tax deduction this year then you must act swift & contact us now .
- Get an extra $1,500 from the Government
Just a reminder that for those eligible to receive the Government Co-Contribution to make your $1,000 post-tax contribution into super before 30 June.
- Get a rebate back on commissions
It only takes a few minutes for ARW to put money back in your pocket that is going into someone else's. Click here.
- Granville & Campbelltown offices open Saturdays
Between July & November our Granville (1 Membrey St) & Campbelltown (6 King Street) offices will be open on Saturdays between 9am - 5pm.
- 30 June last date for super guarantee tax deductions
30 June is the last day for businesses to pay super guarantee and qualify for a tax deduction for this financial year.
- Get your stimulus payment
Over 500,000 are yet to lodge their 2008 tax return. Are you one of them? Must act before 30 June so book an appointment via Kym now.
- 2008/09 superannuation age-based deduction limits
Under 50 $50,000; 50 & over $100,000
- Cancellation fee
As our time is valuable, ARW is imposing a $55 cancellation fee for no shows & meetings cancelled within 24 hours of the appointment. Please take care when making a booking.
- Free tickets to Souths home games
Clients interested in tickets to Souths home matches can register their interest here.
- Beware ATO email scam
Please ignore any email from ATO about potential refund as it is a fake.
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