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    Will / prenup / who to see?

    Another option I thought of was perhaps having something in his will to state that he owes me x dollars for the purchase of the house and if something happens to him/us his estate needs to pay me/my estate before anything else. Maybe that will work? Alysha
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    Will / prenup / who to see?

    We signed 50/50 as down the track we plan to grow old together and then who contributed what wont be as important, plus in the future we plan to expand the family and he also plans to set up his own business in the future and contribute a lot more money to the household than me. But... its the...
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    Will / prenup / who to see?

    Thanks guys, I am an accountant so no need to worry about that, but I will get onto the other professionals pronto and we are signing as tenants in common 50/50. Ill PM you Peter. Thanks all! Alysha
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    Will / prenup / who to see?

    Hi all Ok bit of a tricky one here, I need to be pointed in the right direction of who to see... I am about to settle on a house with my current partner. My contribution will be almost $150,000 and his will be around $10,000. We both have kids to other partners and I want to protect...
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    trust set up what, what can i claim

    Hi It depends on the wording of the invoice. Formation costs are usually claimed over 5 years (in the respective entity accounts) but the advice regarding structure and your overall tax situation and implications should be deductible to you. Perhaps you could ask whoever you decide to use...
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    What will you do with your tax return?

    Buying a new car! Three kids under 5 across the back seat of a commodore is sending me batty! 7 seats here we come!
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    Recommendation - Conveyancer and Property Manager

    Hi there I use Fiona from Argyle Conveyancing in Vic, she is amazing, affordable and a delight to deal with. I have only horror stories from other conveyancers unfortunately. Cheers
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    Accounting, Tax, Trusts book recommendations.

    Hi there Further to the above poster, you can find that book at www.trustmagic.com.au. Cheers
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    Anyone use ONLINE accounting packages?

    I have used QB online and it is just as easy to use as if it were on your hard drive. This is for a client, however, and the only issue that I am concerned about is security, but the clients business is IT security so I am assuming they have done their due diligence and wouldnt trust it if it...
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    IP buying, holding and selling costs and tax deductions

    Holding: Cleaning Gardening Pest Control Some VCAT fees Repairs and maintenance Stationery/phone/postage Travel As for the other groups, some of these are borrowing costs (amortised over 5 years)and some are capital and form part of the cost base of the asset if/when sold. Cheers
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