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Demystifying the Cloud

Want to know more about Cloud Computing and what it can mean for your business?

There is a free seminar coming up on the 27th March at CEX Coffs that will explain everything. Leonard Rogan fro AAA iT Computers will be doing a one hour presentation with full demonstrations.

See attachment for more information or call 1300 022 248.

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Education Tax Refund - what you need to know

Introduction

The education tax refund (ETR) helps eligible families and independent students meet the cost of primary and secondary school education.

You can claim the ETR for education expenses you incur while your child attends primary or secondary school.

Families and approved care organisations can claim 50% of their eligible educational expenses if either of the following apply:

• they were entitled to receive family tax benefit (FTB) Part A for the child

ATO targets contractors with letters as wider crackdown gathers pace

The Australian Taxation Office will this month contact more than 650 contractors it believes might have wrongly assessed themselves as conducting a personal services business, as part of a broader crackdown on contractors.

The letters follow warnings from the Tax Office that it would be using information from labour hire firms and auditing to improve contractor compliance through the 2012 financial year.

End of Year Christmas Message for 2011

All of us at MJ Accountants would like to thank our valued Clients for their support during 2011. Each and every one of you make our jobs a pleasure, and without you we wouldn't have the successful business we do.

Unique Investment Opportunity

For further information please contact Kelli Sadler 0404 808 091 or email kelli@bizaus.com.au

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DIY Super Funds: Danger in acquiring assets from related parties

The superannuation laws governing self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are receiving more and more (almost daily) attention. With the number of SMSFs exploding, adherence to the laws has become a key issue, not just for the funds themselves, but for the regulator of the sector too – the ATO.