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Getting better at doing my taxes

I am always behind at getting my taxes in, and it's a little embarrassing. A lot of the time I am even supposed to be getting a refund and I still put off doing my taxes. I've just been too disorganised. I want to become more responsible, and next year I want to get my taxes in as soon as they are due! I need to keep a better record of my paperwork, and I'm putting in some systems to do it better. This blog is for other disorganised folks like me that need to get better about doing their taxes! Let's inspire each other.

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Four Things Independent Contractors Need to Know About Simplified Depreciation

Posted on August 25, 2016

If you are a freelancer or an independent contractor, the Australian Taxation Office considers you a small business for tax purposes. This means when you declare your income to the ATO, you can also write off the expenses you incur in order to earn that income. While most small expenses can be deducted the year they are incurred, the ATO applies a depreciation schedule to large purchases. Depreciation schedules can be confusing, but luckily, to make it easier the ATO offers simplified depreciation for small businesses. [Read More]

Factors to Consider when Hiring a Quantity Surveyor

Posted on August 19, 2016

When it comes to construction or buying of property, most people are lost on the course of action to take when it comes to depreciation taxes. Ideally, your accountant can provide advice on fiscal matters, but when the said issue touches on a property, quantity surveyors are best placed to offer advice on the best way forward. However, one must be careful to avoid losses occasioned by poor estimations. As such, you should factor the following aspects before contracting a quantity surveyor: [Read More]