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Medical practitioners and tax deductions

Posted by Team AVS on 23 Jun, 2016  0 Comments

Going to basics, income tax is levied on the taxable income which is the resultant amount of assessable income minus allowable deductions. Assessable income is which we receive for services rendered and allowable deductions are expenses which are incurred for earning the assessable income. Balance amount which remains is taxable income on which tax rate is applied. So, in order to lower the tax liability one has to maximize the allowable tax deductions.


Year-end Tax Planning Strategies

Posted by Team AVS on 15 Jun, 2016  1 Comments

The financial year is going to end soon and as your accountant, it is our responsibility to help you arrange your financial affairs in a manner so as to minimize your tax liability within the framework of the Australian taxation system. Here, we have put together some strategies for year-end tax planning. You need to act fast, and should you want to discuss your circumstances and how you can take advantage of these strategies


7 Things Businesses Can’t Claim as a Tax Deduction: Part 2– by Intuit Quickbooks

Posted by Team AVS on 31 May, 2016  0 Comments

Businesses can incur many expenses, but not all of them are tax deductible. Aside from things like entertainment expenses, phone use and certain business travel, we highlight additional expenses you should think twice about before claiming. While we’ve previously run through some of the popular mistaken tax deductions, you should be aware of a few more to avoid questioning and potential prosecution from the Australian Tax Office.


Are Transportation and Travel Tax Deductible? – by Intuit Quickbooks

Posted by Team AVS on 31 May, 2016  0 Comments
Find out exactly what is and isn’t tax deductible when it comes to travel expenses.

While transportation can be practically essential to earning an income, the costs of travel and transport aren’t always tax deductible. We explain situations where you can safely claim the cost of travel and transport and when you can’t.
The General Rule about Travel
The ATO generally does not permit individuals to deduct the cost of travel to and from

Growing Your Business Sucessfully – by Intuit Quickbooks

Posted by Team AVS on 6 Apr, 2016  0 Comments

Growth in a small business is a great sign, but it’s important to know how it changes operations.

It’s an exciting time when your small business begins to grow – from gaining new clients to increasing your range of services, there are a number of areas your company can expand on. Growing your business can be challenging. Learn how to make it a smooth process.
Getting advice from a range of people is a smart way to see how the growth of your small business will affect the way you work and the operation as a whole. Speak with a financial consultant or accountant on cash flow planning,


Starting a new Business? – Choose the right structure

Posted by Team AVS on 2 Feb, 2016  0 Comments

Choosing the right structure for your business is an important decision when setting up a new business. There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution and often, choosing the right structure would depend upon number of factors, for example;
– the type of business you have,
– the number of owners/people involved in business,
– whether you plan to hire employees,
– how much income you expect business to bring,
– how you plan to grow your business in the longer run.


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