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We have never been asked – what is our WHY.

WHY are we doing what we are doing. WHY are we an accounting firm. This is because most people would assume that we are doing this to get rich, live a luxurious life, and therefore be happy.

Uber drivers appear to be lost in the world of GST and tax, because their accountants are either too conservative, or do not even know what Uber is.     

Trusts as a type of structure can provide significant asset protection, along with estate planning and tax benefits. There are more types of trusts than most people care to acknowledge. Believe it or not, just like there is no such thing as one-size-fits-all for shoes, the same could be said about trusts. Choosing the right trust for you and your family is very much dependent on numerous factors, with some of the factors conflicting.

Having worked in various accounting firms, and now running our own, we have seen many technology mistakes and businesses in really sticky situations, all of which could have been avoided had they followed our tips!

See attached file for all you need to know for the 2016 Tax Return.

Do you procrastinate about taking care of the financial matters in your life? If the answer to this is yes, then it is likely that you are part of the epidemic that is taking over the world. We call this epidemic the “financial procrastination”.

 For property investors with negative geared properties, tax time is like Christmas time. They are usually the first clients in the door, after the 1 July, as they know that there will be a pot of cash that will be lying there, waiting for them to collect.

It is that time of the year, when everyone is lodging their tax returns. For some it may have resulted in a tax bill. For others, it may be a tax refund… 

Once we have prepared a tax return for a client, and they are expecting to receive a large juicy refund, the first thing they ask us is – what should I do with this money??

Do you ever look at your accountant, and wonder, what is he/she really thinking?

At JTR & Associates, we are open and upfront about everything. Whether it be the fees we charge or even the issues that may make you feel uncomfortable, but is in your best interest. We pride ourselves on being different in this way.

So here we bring to you, the secrets that most accountants will never tell their clients!

Ladies, do you remember the moment when you first met your husband, fell in love and never looked back?

Men, do you remember when you first caught that first glimpse of your future wife?

See attached file for all you need to know for the 2016 Tax Return.

It is that time of the year, when everyone is lodging their tax returns. For some it may have resulted in a tax bill. For others, it may be a tax refund… 

Once we have prepared a tax return for a client, and they are expecting to receive a large juicy refund, the first thing they ask us is – what should I do with this money??