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  1. J

    does anyone know a worthwhile genuine charity for donation?

    Peter Macs in Melbourne Ronald McDonald House Charities Both charities do so much for children and families.
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    Is my accountant ripping me off?

    Re ASIC, if you have the corporate key (should be on your annual return) register for online use and change what you need on the ASIC web site. http://www.asic.gov.au/asic/asic.nsf/byheadline/Register+for+online+access+%E2%80%93+how+it+works?openDocument Re ATO ring them direct...
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    Is my accountant ripping me off?

    I think this is excessive. Most trading entities we do cost less than that! Is this a top ten firm?!?!? Like bernardp said, get a copy of the wip to see what his hourly rate is (to compare) and get all your ASIC statements sent directly to yourself. Shouldn't cost anything to review an annual...
  4. J

    Anyone been skiing at Ben Lomond Tas?

    I didn't even know Tassie had a mountain that you could ski at!?! I'm guessing it's more for snow play than snow ski...
  5. J

    A "-------" of lawyers?

    surely it would just be "A den of thieves", we don't need to make reference to the word "lawyers" just my 2c :D
  6. J

    Investing in Blue Chip Areas pays dividends in Troubled Times

    Thought it was interesting that the property was advertised at $500 - $550 and the reserve was set at $570!!! Agents under quoting again! JC
  7. J

    Tax Deductions while building?

    Classic!! made me laugh :) Yep as redwing pointed out, time for a new accountant....
  8. J

    What do you believe?

    I was a non believer right up to the point where my parents converted an old pub (built in the 1700's) to a homestead back in the UK. We lived in this house for 5 years and things would happen on a regular basis. It's one of those things, unless you see it, you won't believe it..... JC
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    I've played around with my PI website; feedback appreciated

    Yep, links do not work for me either. Tried doing a search as well, nothing came up?? Cheers, JC
  10. J

    Purchase in own name or Trust when developing??

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you are building resi rental properties then they will be input taxed regardless of whether you buy in your name or a trust... no gst will be claimable. JC
  11. J

    Anyone use ONLINE accounting packages?

    Mate, why don't you just give your accountant access to your pc. They can log on to your pc from there office to prepare BAS/Tax etc Works great with MS based pc's not sure with Macs though. Cheers, JC
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    Need help - natural spring on block of land

    Thanks guys, the vendor seems to be withholding information. The agent is saying they spent a fair bit of money on a geotech/engineering reports but have since misplaced them! Hmmm, I'm guessing it wasn't a good report!! JC
  13. J

    How many forum members bought an IP in 2010?

    +1 Comm Prop (my first CP :eek:)
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    Need help - natural spring on block of land

    Not quite sure if this is the place to post this question but I've given up on trying to get an answer from google, so I thought I would try here. We are in the process of selling our PPOR and looking for a block of land to build a new home. We have found a great block close to the beach...
  15. J

    Can residential property be given a commercial lease!

    Any chance you want to pass on your commercial lease contract?
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    GST for Internet Goods

    Importers pay gst on goods brought into the country. The loophole is, if the goods imported are valued under $1,000 then there is no gst. I've just started buy clothes from the U.S as a branded Tshirt here can cost $50-$60 and U.S costs are $15 - $20 for exactly the same product. Some of the...
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    Thinking of getting into small development?

    For us it's just getting the finance. We are pretty much maxed out with one commercial and one residential investment. It's very frustrating as my clients get me to crunch the numbers for them and I watch them make the money! I'm almost to the point where I'm thinking of selling one...
  18. J

    Mortgage Advice

    Depending on the age of the property, why don't you get a QS report done. At least you're going to reduce the taxable income a bit. JC
  19. J

    Importing vehicles from the US

    Thanks for the links, I'm currently looking at a few of those Mustang and Camaro's *drool*. Anyone want to share a container??? I might even try and squeeze a Jet ski in! JC
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    ATO and AUSKey

    I agree with allblack, It's been this way since the ATO upgraded the computer system last year. I upgraded from a digital certificate to Auskey today and it only took 5 minutes to do. It's Still slow but doesn't seem to drop out as much. It makes using the tax portal very frustrating and...
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