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5 steps to building a successful property portfolio

A successful property portfolio doesn’t happen overnight, but with a great plan, a solid strategy and ongoing review of your circumstances, your property portfolio can secure your financial freedom. Here are our 5 steps to building a successful property portfolio!

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How to beat the ATO at their own game

Most people remain unaware of their financial position and wait until the end of the financial year to start thinking about their tax return, which gives the ATO a really unfair advantage. Here’s how to beat the ATO at their own game.

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Thinking about selling? Capital Gains Tax (CGT) explained

Capital gains tax has a way of hitting property sellers like a bolt from the blue when it comes time to sell their cherished investment property. Indeed, CGT often feels like an unjust attack on your profits. Nevertheless, knowing how capital gains tax is calculated, and how to reduce the potential amount of CGT when selling your investment property, might just leave you with a bigger grin on your face and a larger portion of your capital gains.

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myprosperity vs TaxTank

We’ve put together a comparison of myprosperity and TaxTank to see who the two different tax help platforms compare, in terms of price, functionality, as well as special features.

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Zoho vs TaxTank

We’ve put together a comparison of Zoho and TaxTank to see who the two different tax help platforms compare, in terms of price, functionality, as well as special features.

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MYOB vs TaxTank

We’ve put together a comparison of MYOB and TaxTank to see who the two different tax help platforms compare, in terms of price, functionality, as well as special features.

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You Sold Your House! Now What? A Quick Guide to Capital Gains Tax

Congratulations! You’ve just sold your house for a tidy profit. Now what? Depending on how long you’ve owned the property, and how you’ve used it, you may be liable for capital gains tax (CGT). Don’t worry – we’re here to help. In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about CGT, including how to calculate it and what exemptions may apply. Let’s get started!

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5 Ways Tax Software Helps Maximise Tax Deductions

The best tax software can help you keep track of your deductions and make sure you’re taking advantage of all the deductions you’re entitled to. This can save you a lot of money come tax time. It can also help you keep track of your tax records so you don’t miss any important deadlines.

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To GST or not to GST: What every sole trader should know!

Many people running their own Sole Trader businesses in Australia are still unsure about whether or not to register for GST. You may be worried that by adding 10% to your prices as a GST-registered business, you will turn off some potential customers. And then there is also the quarterly Business Activity Statement (BAS) to worry about, not to mention the potential for penalties if you fail to get it right. If this sounds like you, then read on for some advice about when to register for GST and some tips on how to make the process simple.

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The top 5 reasons you should start a side hustle

These days it seems like every person and their animal is working on a side hustle. Some are successful, some aren’t – but what exactly is a side hustle? Well, it’s just an additional income stream that complements your full-time day job or isn’t necessarily related to it at all. These extra funds can help pay off debt quicker or save up for vacation faster.

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PAYG tax for sole traders explained

If you’re a sole trader in Australia, who is making pay as you go (PAYG) instalments for the first time, you probably have a lot of questions. Luckily, in this blog post, we’re going to be explaining everything you need to know about PAYG for sole traders.

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Your guide to Capital Gains Tax and Crypto in Australia

Cryptocurrency, or more commonly known as Crypto, has become a buzzword in recent years, with more and more people investing in it as an alternative asset. However, with this new type of asset comes tax regulations that need to be followed. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has established a set of rules and regulations for Crypto taxation. In this blog post, we will explore the key aspects of Crypto tax in Australia.

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myTax vs TaxTank: Which can help you get a better tax return?

There are a few avenues to explore when it comes to getting help to lodge your tax return online yourself. Sure, you could go down the path of totally winging it and lodge your MyTax tax return without help and hope for the best; however, this method provides no guarantee that you’ll get the best tax outcome or avoid an ATO audit.

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Local accountant creates software to help everyday Australians pay less tax

A Gold Coast tax accountant is saving Australians time, stress and money at tax time with a new low-cost, easy to use tech software, TaxTank.

The cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform transforms tax management and the end of year tax return into an automated, stress free process to help individual taxpayers claim their fair share of the billions refunded each year.

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How to avoid tax time stress and not miss a deduction

If just the thought of tax time makes your stress levels rise, you are not alone according to new research conducted by cloud-based tax software, TaxTank.

The recent survey of 1000 Australian taxpayers revealed more than half (56%) find tax time stressful with missed deductions the leading cause of stress ahead of not knowing if they will receive a tax refund or bill and making a mistake.

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