103 Questions To Ask Your Accountant

smiley_questions For small business owners, the services of an accountant can be of significant importance. As accountants we are involved in more than preparing financial statements and tax returns – we can provide assistance on everything from estate planning to business financing.

To make the most of our skills, knowledge and experience, its best to come prepared to every meeting with a few questions.

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Mining Industry Tax Returns: Maximum Refund, Minimum Fuss

Mining Industry Tax Returns

Are you working in the mining industry up North? Do you want the MAXIMUM TAX RETURN with a minimum of inconvenience and fuss?

There are a lot of stories floating around mine sites about what fly in/fly out workers can and cannot claim.

At Prouse Family Accountants, we know the facts.

- We know all about ZONE OFFSETS, REBATES and MINESITE ALLOWANCES;
- We know the rules about claiming tools, travel and clothing expenses;
- We know about training courses, blue cards and salary packaging;
- We can also show you great ways to SAVE ON TAX through investing.

Don’t risk a tax office audit, dodgy or tiny tax refund.

Call us on 9246 9055 and make an appointment.

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Do you still need to lodge your 2008 tax return?

At the end of this month, the ATO will shutdown its e-Tax system for another year. If you have not lodged your 2008 income tax return, there is no need to panic.

deadline It’s not too late… we can help you

Like all Registered Tax Agents, Prouse Family Accountants has access to an extended lodgment program and can prepare and electronically lodge 2008 income tax returns all year round.

Every year we prepare thousands of income tax returns for everyone of our clients. We call ourselves “family accountants” because we specialise in families: tax, business, investment, superannuation.

We’re efficient, relaxed, straight forward and convenient.

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Concerning Tax Returns

We prepare all income tax returns – individuals, partnerships, companies, trusts and self managed super funds. All forms are fully checked by a registered tax agent and then lodged electronically with the ATO.

The Important Question: How long does it take?

Typically, a tax return takes between ten to fourteen days to be processed and assessed by the ATO.

We strongly encourage our clients to keep their tax records in an organised and “accountant friendly” manner. To assist our clients we have created a simple checklist for individual tax return preparation – REGISTER ONLINE – and we’ll instantly email you a copy. To make an appointment please call us on 9246 9055.

The Obvious Question: How much does it cost?

Every tax return is different, and our fees depend upon the complexity of your return but for a general pricing guide:

Individual tax returns (salary & wage) from $110
… with a rental property + $50
… with capital gains + $50
… deduct fees from your refund + $20
Sole Trader/Partnership returns from $220
Company returns from $660
… with full financials + $220
Self Managed Super Fund (return only) from $220
… with full financials prepared + $220
… with audit report prepared from $330

Of course, the fees quoted above are only a guide. If your financial or tax arrangements are more complex or your paperwork is disorganised, then your tax return or audit will take longer to do – and we will charge you more.

To make an appointment please call us on 9246 9055.