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  Income Tax

 

2009 Income Tax Return Checklist  (141kb)

 

 

 

Income Tax

 

Tax Rates & Tables  (click to get the rates & tables)

 

  Income Tax

 

 

 

 

Substantiation of Expenses. To obtain a tax deduction the expense must not only be deductible but must also be substantiated. To view substantiation requirements click here.

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  Income Tax

 

 

Tax Planning - Individuals. To obtain information about income tax planning for individuals click here. (131 kb)

 

     
   

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  General

 

Why businesses fail. For a brief outline click here. (109 kb)

 

  General

 

Business plan outline. Click here to view. (108 kb)

 

     
   

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  General

 

 

Guide for trustees. For a brief point form outline of a guide for trustees click here. (146 kb)

 

  Audit

 

 

 

Accounting

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saving money on audits. To save money on audits you have to make it as easy as possible on the auditor and have all the required documents available. To download a copy of auditor requirements click (121 kb)

 

Similarly, if you accountant has all the necessary information to complete your fund's financial statements and income tax returns efficiently then the cost to your fund will be reduced. To download a brief outline of documents required to complete financial statements and income tax returns click (112 kb)

 

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  Finance & Investment
     
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Financial planning process. For a brief outline of the process of financial planning click here.

 

  Saving

 

 

 

Benefits of long-term saving. The benefits of long-term saving are illustrated in an example. To view the example click here.

 

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Watch out for investment scams. There are many of those who are willing and trying to relieve your hard-earned savings from you under the guise of what seem very attractive investment offers. Be wary and check them out thoroughly. Seek professional advice. Remember the old saying that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Check out the ASIC website by clicking here.

 

  Retirement

 

 

How much do I need in retirement? For an example of amounts needed to fund a certain amount of gross pensions under certain assumptions click here.

     
     
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   Financial Facts    
    01 - What does Spinell offer
    02 - Business Structures
    03 - Business Partnerships
    04 - Companies
    05 - Trusts
    07 - Buying a Business
    11 - Shares & Dividends
    13 - Fringe Benefits Tax
    14 - Employing Staff
     
   

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