Do U use your car 4work? U can claim upto 5,000KMs without a log book. But U can claim more expenses such as rego, petrol,etc with a logbook

What are your thoughts on Qantas grounding its flights? Are we going to have another Ansett crisis on our hands or is Qantas dramatising it?

Free help is offered to small businesses by the ATO. Would it be useful to your business? http://ping.fm/gQV5G

Busy time with individual tax, BAS/GST & employee Superannuation payments due this week. Extension available 4 tax & BAS through an agent.

There is a training seminar held @ Strathfield for small business operators, those starting or thinking about starting http://ping.fm/I1kmv

The ATO is assessing businesses by comparing them to similar businesses. See if your business falls within the benchmarks

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I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend.. Today is another lovely day in Sydney!

R your workers employees or contractors? This vital question could affect super, workers comp & PAYG. Use the online tool http://ping.fm/WMTXT

New business owners often ask how they should start? All businesses R different & can be a company, trust, partnership, soletrader or a mix of the above. You can call us to discuss on 1300 135 918.

its a beautiful sunny day in Sydney! We should be at the beach rather than in the office!

Have U advised your super fund who your super is paid to if U pass away? Payment could be tax free if done properly http://ping.fm/gWJji

I'm at the SWNG breakfast.. come down one day for a breakfast on us.. http://ping.fm/Ltwia

If U R unhappy with the performance of your Super, U could setup a SMSF where U could buy your own investments such as property & shares.

Dont forget that if you are not lodging through a tax agent, your tax return is due for lodgement in 2 weeks.

Im currently dealing with the transfer of super from overseas 2 Australia. There R some great tax concessions if U know anyone coming 2 AU.

Met Angela of @Halladale Consulting, she advised that customer surveys R important & should be 3 questions long concentrated on referrals. Give her a call if you would like an insight into your customers experiences.

If selling your business, there could be ways to reduce the tax payable on the sale using small business CGT Concessions - possibly to $0!

Depreciation is a great NONcash expense that U can claim on rental property. Be sure 2 get a quantity surveyors report even 4 old property.

I am currently at the carbon tax debate at Liverpool with state MPs, senators and councillors. Are you for or against the tax?

Check out some free ATO business seminars for your business..

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A reminder that personal tax returns are due for lodgement at the end of this month. You may receive an extension if U lodge with an agent.