WOW! Another year has almost gone by! My baby daughter was born, Allegiance Accounting had exceptional growth and we made heaps of great friends.. What big thing happened to you in 2011? Are you glad or sad to see it go?

Don't forget double demerits kick in at midnight tonight. Drive safe, be safe and have a great Christmas.

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What do you think? Is there too much red tape when running a business?

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Baby bonus has been changed and has dropped back from $5,437 to $5,000! http://ping.fm/10AFL

If you are in the building and construction industry, you would have to keep records of payments you make to contractors from 1 July 2012.

ATO cracks down on wealthy boat owners, more data-matching tipped. http://ping.fm/KnDky

Christmas pressie: new Single Income Family Supplement of $300/year 2 families wih primary income earners with $68K & $150K taxable income!

An optional tax deduction for work-related expenses will start at $500 in 2012-13 & increase to $1,000 from 2013-14 for individuals

Is your business looking to raise prices as a result of the carbon tax? The gov't has provided you with a guide..
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Be very VERY cautious of emails from the ATO & banks, especially those that direct you to a link that requests that you enter your details.

Will the banks be generous & pass on the rate cut?? In other news, we could be expecting a tax free threshhold up to $18,200 by 1 July 2012!

YAY RBA approves first consecutive interest rate cut since 2009 today! Thats some extra spending money for Christmas!

The government is proposing to increase super from 9% to 12% between the 2013-14 & 2019-20 years. Are you for or against the increase?

Interesting read: Top 10 businesses started in a garage, Apple, Google, HP. Do U know any garage startups? http://ping.fm/rqOCj http://ping.fm/UESGT

From 1/1/2012, the gov't may lower HELP/HECS voluntary repayment bonus, applied to payments of $500 or more, from 10% to 5%!