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1784 – The Hat Tax

24 April 2018

In 1784 Pitt the Younger introduced a tax on men’s hats to raise government revenue. The government believed the tax would be equitable as the rich would have a large number of expensive hats, whereas the poor might have one cheap hat or none at all. Ladies hats were exempt from the tax. The hat…

Botswana

20 April 2018

      Capital city:                Gaborone      Currency:                    Pula        Population:                2,250,260    Language:                  English     GDP:         …

Tax Savings Strategy 205 | Company Shares Owned by Family Trust

18 April 2018

This strategy involves having a company’s ordinary shares owned by a family trust structure (instead of the individual directors). This applies irrespective of whether the company operates a business or holds investments. The advantages of this strategy include: Provides asset protection – If the directors personally go bankrupt then the company is protected as the…

1773 – A Tax on Tea

17 April 2018

                The East India Company (EIC) was a British joint-stock company formed in 1600 to pursue trade with the East Indies (Southeast Asia). The company ended up mainly trading with China and seizing control of the Indian subcontinent. The company traded in basic commodities such as cotton, silk,…

201 Tax Saving Strategies

13 April 2018

This book details 201 tax saving strategies and ideas, that if implemented will save you tax. It doesn’t matter whether you are an employee, investor, or business owner, there are tax strategies that apply to your circumstances. Often taxpayers are unaware of all the tax saving strategies that are available. This is understandable as the…

Bolivia

13 April 2018

     Capital city:                Sucre, La Paz      Currency:                    Boliviano (BOB)    Population:                11,410,651    Language:                  Spanish     GDP:         …

Livestock Agent Reduces Taxable Income by $75,000

12 April 2018

    Objectives:       Mathew is a self-employed livestock agent operating in Harvey, WA. Mathew’s twin objectives are to purchase a farm to breed cattle and save tax. Facts:  Mathew’s livestock agency business produces $200,000 profit pa. 300,000 super balances (Mathew and Jane). Farm cost $600,000. Accountant’s Advice:  Tax Strategy 68: Establish a Family…

Tax Deductions for Cleaners

11 April 2018

  Average weekly pay:       $896 Employment size:            179,500   Future growth:                  Stable         Skill level                             High School or Certificate I Cleaners clean houses, offices, hotels, hospitals,…

"You’d be stupid not to try to cut your tax bill and those that don’t are stupid in business"

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