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Finances: 2013 – the Year in Review

March 2, 2014March 7, 2014adminLeave a Comment

Another strong year for share markets World share markets have performed extremely well in 2013. As the year draws to a close, the MSCI All Country World Index (comprising both developed and emerging share markets) seems on track to produce returns well above 20 per cent for the year for Australian investors. Here in Australia, […]

ATO announces $2k cap on self-education expenses

June 19, 2013June 25, 2013adminLeave a Comment

An Australian Government announcement that tax-deductions for work related self-education expenses will be limited to $2000 per person per year penalises well intentioned vets, according to the Australian Veterinary Association. The cap, which comes into effect on 1 July 2014, is designed to yield savings to help fund the Government’s National Plan for School Improvement. […]