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How can a speeding fine be $2950? Our company received a traffic infringement for one of our cars. It says the driver was doing 70 in a 60kmh zone in a rural town. We still need to check which person was driving the car at the time. But how can the fine be so high?:confused:

Hi Recently I read a news article the reserve bank chairman or some fella saying "if you're paying above 4.9% you're paying too much". He said we should call the bank and ask for a lower rate than 4.9%. Is it that easy?

Whats the threshold for free tax? Is it still $18,000? My question is, does that 18,000 only for salary income, or does it also cover rental income? Say if someone has lost their job, making $0 in salary, but they still get $20,000 in rental income. Does that mean the first 18,000 is tax...

LOL, seems like some Singaporeans turned out to have some attitude problem. Watch this video to find out what Singaporeans complain about, and how they complain. Fried rice too hot? Call the police! LOL http://youtu.be/DxwhuIMCmrM

Hi, Anybody interested to buy a 3 bedroom house in Melton West?

Singapore home owners forced by Sale Committee to pay $27,000 in penalty + double contributions $4000 for being a non-consenting owner to the sale. If this sale is allowed by the court to go ahead, that means in future, using this as a precedence, every Sale Committee can use the same penalty...

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Hi I have written a book a few years ago and it's selling in amazon only. Recently I have had an Italian woman who emailed me saying she loves the book and wants to translate the book to italian. How do most writers go about giving the rights for someone else to translate their book...

Hi I have a pty ltd that's been inactive last year. Because there's not much tax credit in it, I have decided to deregister the company. How much does it cost to deregister the company? Can anyone recommend me someone who can do that at minimum cost? :confused: This company had not...

Hi For an apartment property in Melbourne city, does the tenant pay only the usage part for water? How about Sewerage and Water Availability charges? Is that paid by Owner? :confused: I know in Sydney, the Tenant doesn't pay anything associated with water. I lived in Sydney and renting...

Hi I currently have 1 property in Australia. I am considering the option of going overseas to travel for about 10 months around the world and visiting my relatives overseas. My friend told me if I leave for more than 6 months, that means I will become a non-resident for tax purpose...

Check your water bills and meter everyone! Especially if it is a scanned meter. Watch this video. http://youtu.be/c9GenIXnjPM My friend told me to check out a video he made about his water bill. He was billed 100 times more water than he actually used. He lodged a complaint with the...

Hi all my friend just bought this 2 bedroom apartment in Melbourne city. (see plan attached). Can this be called a 2 bedroom? One of the room doesn't have a window. I thought there is an Australian design guide stating that rooms must have windows and natural lighting? I know in NSW they...

Hi Does anyone know what happens if you let go of Australian citizenship? Will it be easy to apply for PR status in the future again? A friend has applied for citizenship a few years ago and she didn't know that her original country didn't allow dual citizenship.

Have any of you received cards from MNF Painters Association? I have a few times, (not sure how they got my address), but each year they send me cards that are worth $29, and I would pay usually around $50 as charity.... But I went to their website today, and they said in their website...

Hi i just started a consultancy service company. Currently I havent registered for GST. Lets say if i eventually make more than 75k a year, does it mean I have to register for GST then, and then start charging gst for my service? Before I reach the 75k threshold, i think it is better...

Hi I went to a USA property buying presentation about 2 months ago. THe presenter says that we can close our superfund and access the money, provided that we open up another super fund. Is that correct? I dont think so. Coz I told him I only have $31,000 in my super now. He says, why...

Hi all, how much does it cost to set up a new company Pty Ltd?

Hi guys SOmeone today called me and asked for vendor finance on a house in my trust which im selling. 1) If i sell to them via a wrap, will i still be able to do tax deductions? I guess not? Since when the contract is signed the house practically belongs to the buyer? 2) If I still own...

SOmeone told me i could try Rent TO Buy (lease Option?) My house is currently worth $255k. I built it for $200k in 2008. Rent is $270 pw. How do I calculate how much I should charge for the rent for Lease Option?