In Australia, the amount of income tax that you are supposed to pay is calculated by the Australian Taxation Office, rather than self-assessment. This therefore requires that you report all taxable income to the Australian Taxation Office who is then to determine the tax amount. For you to make sure that you declare all your taxable income, you need to know what these taxable incomes constitute in the first place. Unlike in self-assessment where...more
BackgroundA Life Insurance Investment Bond is widely available for you to invest in. As with many investments, there are advantages and disadvantages to using this form of tax wrapper.One of the main points to bear in mind is that the tax wrapper status of any financial product dictates how much tax you will/won't pay on the investment at outset, during and at the end of the term.It is the actual funds where the money is invested that determines how much you will get back when the plan matures or you cash it in.One of the main advantages of the Life Insurance Investment Bond, either onshore or offshore, is that you are able to withdraw up to 5% of the amount invested each policy year without triggering what is known as a 'chargeable event gain'.Whilst this defers any tax liability to the future (it may not avoid any further tax due), the good news is that each 5% allowance is cumulative therefore and can be carried forward each policy year. For example, if no withdrawals are made in years one to four 25% can be drawn in year five.You are not able to take more than the amount invested over the lifetime of the bond, therefore if you withdraw 5% per annum the maximum time period for...more
Apex criminal lawyer Damon Chetson defends people charged with felonies, misdemeanors, traffic and DWI charges in Raleigh, Cary, and Apex, NC. DWI Raleigh lawyer Damon Chetson is available day or night, weekdays or weekends. He can be reached for a free consultation (919) 352-9411.Embezzlement can have Tax Implications, Too By: Damon Chetson ...more
Choosing the proper tax forms can be the trickiest aspect of preparing your taxes. Wow! Being confused in not unnatural. In spite of the tax department ads, almost everybody wake up at the 11th hour; pondering about tax returns. Delayed tax returns could result in late fines. However, none of these last ditch efforts will help a person out of the...more
NFL has gained a popular following in Australia, and more and more fans are in the market for their own NFL jersey. Here were the top selling NFL jerseys for the 2009 season.#4 Drew Brees - New Orleans SaintsSuper Bowl XLIV-winning Quarterback Drew Brees comes in at the number 4 spot in the top selling NFL jerseys of 2009. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Brees lead the Saints to an upset win over Peyton Manning's Indianapolis Colts to win their first ever Super Bowl. Brees won the Super Bowl's MVP award in the process.#3 Troy Polamalu - Pittsburgh SteelersA Californian native, the hard-hitting Polamalu ranked second in NFL jersey sales for the 2009 season, with his Steelers #43 jersey flying off the shelves. This is not Polamalu's only success off the field, as this highly marketable player has featured in numerous television commercials, as well as being on the cover of EA Sports Madden '10.#2 Peyton Manning - Indianapolis ColtsAnother veteran Quarterback, Manning led the Indianapolis Colts all the way to Super Bowl XLIV only to falter at the last hurdle. Despite this, Manning was still the 3rd most popular jersey sold. He is arguably the NFL's most marketable players having...more
One of the most frustrating things we encounter whilst helping clients secure their futures, is governments changing the rules.It's a bit like you when play a game of football, and at half time with a comfortable 2-0 lead, the referee explains that...more
Pay your fair share of taxes and not more. You should be a responsible adult, pull your weight and not shirk your responsibilities. But why overpay your taxes.There can be a number of reasons or evenings. First a person may want to stay on the right...more
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Personally, I see many people wearing NFL jerseys in the streets. I think the main reason is the general appearance of some of the shirts. Thurs least, there are a variety of jerseys is that people can get the best price. If you hinschaut hard enough...more
Advances from a Trust to an individual need to be carefully scrutinized before they are labelled either a 'loan' or 'income'.A recent case highlights the serious consequences for categorising an advance from a Trust as a 'loan' when the payments are...more