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I have some deductable and non-deductable loans, both with offset accounts. The non-deductable loan has more money in the offset account than the loan amount so is wasted sitting there (will be there for up to 6 months as it is being used to pay a builder for our new house after we sold our...

Hi. I'm building with a project builder - standard house but with changes to the design (mainly made the house bigger). We signed off on the architectural plans 12months ago and recently signed off on the structural, hydraulic and updated architectural plans. Now they have started building they...

I recently bought and sold some property. The solicitor/conveyancer has charged me a lump sum for disbursements on each property with no breakdown of costs. I asked them for a breakdown and they changed the description to list some disbursements but still provided a lump sum charge. When I asked...

I used an accountant to do my tax last year (2010-2011) but have not been happy with them so want to change accountants. Can I use another accountant for the 2011-2012 FY since it is after Oct 12? I know you are supposed to notify a new accountant that you are using them if not getting it done...

I have an existing investment loan for shares (holding them very long term - no intention to sell until I retire or lose my job!). I am looking at buying a property off the plan and using some of the additional funds in my shares loan to pay for the deposit. I know this typically isn't ideal...

Hi. Long time looker, 1st time poster. I set up a family trust last year to be able to stream income to my spouse and kids. I know from the current FY it's not really worth streaming to my kids with the tax changes, but at least I get 1 year out of it. I plan on lodging my tax return for...