Brett J.

Glebe, NSW

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Have worked for the same company for 11 years and I’ve just let my super to be managed through work. The returns have been getting are around 7 to 8% per annum, Is this considered a good return?

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8 years ago

N S.

Sydney, NSW

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Was unable to do performance review this year as my manager resigned & then I went overseas on approved leave. While overseas, HR processed my performance review. When I came back, I told my next level manager & he kept assuring me I had nothing to worry about. But when it came to pay review, I was not given a pay rise. Now HR & management says it was because I was rated below target in performance review. When I disputed, they found small faults which were never mentioned to me. Is this unfair?

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8 years ago

Chris B.

Warana, QLD

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Hi I have been trying to change accountants from a Melbourne firm to a Sunshine Coast Firm the new Accountants have sent a ethical Letter to the old accountants to release documents and tax records but an outstanding bill of my ex wifes hasn't been paid and they wont release any information or even respond to my emails and phone calls by business and tax returns are being held up by this. Can you please advise what I can do ?

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8 years ago

Alex C.

Zetland, NSW

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Hi, I’ve been reading a lot Bitcoin trying to get an understanding of how it works but it’s still a mystery. Can I ask how others understand it, why is there so much talk about it, is it a fad or is it real and the future? Thanks

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8 years ago

Jacinta D.

Mandurah, WA

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I have a very small default ($395.00 and paid) after moving around a few rental properties. I have a $30,000 deposit and want to look at a property $520,000. My income is $122,000 pa and I have a 3 year old. Is it possible to borrow 95% and will the default be an issue, thanks?

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8 years ago

Alan G.

Elanora Heights, NSW

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hi , Im just about to take a loan out Offshore for $1.5 USD and have wondered if I should leave $500-$750K in an offshore account and what Tax Implications could there be.?

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8 years ago

Chrissy B.

Lane Cove West, NSW

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Hi, we’ve had had 3 agents look at our home and must say they’ve been less than impressive as all they wanted to do was talk. Any tips on what searches we can do before we meet another agent?

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8 years ago

Suzie M.

Burwood, NSW

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I use my car for work and looking to buy a new car, around $40k. I have $10,000 in savings and would like to ask if I should use the money for a deposit or look to get a loan as part of a salary sacrifice. Is this a good idea and are there any tax implication or benefits, thank you?

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8 years ago

Marcus I.

Emu Plains, NSW

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We have a loan of $420,000 and want to borrow about $50,000 to pay off credit cards and do some repairs around the house… house worth $800,000. The loan is with Westpac, rate 4.19% and we would like some advice on what the best rates would be if we fixed 50% of the loan for 3 years?

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8 years ago

Martin D.

Curl Curl, NSW

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I have $175,000 in super and due to retire in 8 years. What’s the best way for me to grow my super?

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8 years ago

KirriKirrily D.

Kyogle, NSW

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Needing advice for a starting out business renting a chair. Tax advice etc would be great?

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8 years ago

jean-renaud n.

Rowville, VIC

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I'm 70yrs and about to retire and have approx: $500,000 in super and I want t help the kids getting their first home, when I check how much they need to pay if they borrow the above amount - it's over $350,000 in interest .
As my super money will sits around with my super company but I'm will get a pension from it every year, it's easier to withdraw the money and give it to the kids so they don't have to pay that huge amount in interest - What do you recommend?

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8 years ago

Matthew H.

Boya, WA

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We just purchased a property in Western Australia on 5 acres. The property has a house and a shed on it.

We're intending on fencing the area around the house (around 1000 square meters) and renting the house and this portion of the land to tenants.

The remainder of the property will not be lived on, but we don't want to allow the tenants access.

How does this affect what we can claim as expenses for tax purposes. ie loan interest on the property?

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8 years ago

Paul H.

Dernancourt, SA

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Hi. Im paul. 38, employed full time as supervisor for 9 months, average weekly income of 1200 aprox, currently bankrupt and require dept consolidation and funds to purchase a car. Ive always been good at earning but never good at financial planning and never seem to be able to pull ahead. Any advice or direction would greatly be appreciated. I have outstanding depts of 15000, no security. Can u please help me to finally use my secure income to fix my bad decisions of the past?

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8 years ago

Ash G.

Willoughby, NSW

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We had a plumber come out and he fixed the issue in one hour. He gave us the invoice and it included a $90 service call and $100 for the one hour of work. Doesn’t the service call fee cover at least the first 30 min or so work?

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8 years ago

Leesa A.

Whitton, NSW

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I am thinking of changing jobs. I have 300hrs annual/long service. Will i pay more tax if i take a lump sum or am i better asking for time off with pay and then resign? Thank you

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8 years ago

mohinish s.

Bella Vista, NSW

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We had a old company with credit card balance of $25000 then we opened a new company on august 2017 with new myob file.

For some reason i made mistake, instead of paying the old card from old bank account and entering in old myob file, i paid it from the new bank account which is for new myob file and new company.

My boss doesnt know this yet because he did not want anything with old company to go in new myob. how do i fix this without raising red flag?

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8 years ago

Sheree S.

Barrack Heights, NSW

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I work in a job where I travel a lot of for. I use my own personal car and record all my kilometres travelled for work purposes. My employer pays me for kilometers travelled but it's not all taxable so I dont get taxed on all money earned each fortnight.
For example I may earn $1300 gross for a fortnight, I should be taxed $138 but I'm only taxed $90. Come the end of financial year will I end up with a tax debt, or can I claim all of the kilometres at tax time? Thanks

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8 years ago

Peter F.

Alexander Heights, WA

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Hi,

We have a 1980’s home with a large L shaped lounge / dining. It currently has a built-in brick bar (non-wet).
Ive stripped out the room to renovate the flooring and now considering whether to keep the bar or not. Its in great condition but we rarely use it ourselves. From a re-sale pespective, is it better to keep it or knock it out and re-purpose the area, such as a reading nook ?
Kind Regards,
Peter

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8 years ago

simplyaskit

Business Advisor

North Sydney, NSW

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Breaking News

Australian Prime Minister announces there will be a Royal Commission into the Financial Services Industry

Mr Turnbull says Australia's financial system is admirable but there have been instances of poor practice.

Consumers must be protected, Mr Turnbull says, and the financial services sector must remain stable.

Do you agree with the Government's decision?

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8 years ago