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Archive for November, 2006

The 2000s on High Desert: Highs, lows, drama, tragedy

Here’s a long list, year by year and, for 2009, month by month, of some of the biggest news stories on the High Desert over the past 10 years.

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Question: Why does tax withheld on the 08/09 tax tables start well above the tax free threshold of $6000?

This has myself and another bookkeeper stumped, we can’t seem to find an answer. We even rang the ATO and the women couldn’t tell us, although she said there must be a reason! For example, the weekly tax table shows that $190 per week is when an employee is above the tax free threshold – but $190 x 52 = $9880. Can someone explain? Thanks.

Answer: maybe it has something to do with the low income tax offset

found this info

From 1 July this year, the Government will increase the 30 per cent marginal tax rate threshold so that the 15 per cent marginal tax rate will apply up to $34,000 of income, an increase in the threshold of $4,000.

In addition, the Low Income Tax Offset will be increased from $750 to $1,200. It will continue to phase out at four cents for every dollar of income above $30,000.

This means that those eligible for the full Low Income Tax Offset will not incur a net income tax liability until their annual income exceeds $14,000.

Importantly and for the first time, from 1 July 2008, low-income earners will receive half the benefit of this offset through their regular pay, rather than receiving the total as a lump sum when their income tax returns are assessed.

This will ensure that they receive more timely tax relief in their take home pay and will sharpen incentives to participate in the workforce.

Solutia Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results

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Question: An accountant provided an estimate for tax returns for £500 final invoice has come to £1129?

I got a quote from an ICAEW member accountant who quoted maximum of £500 to do tax return works, the final bill had come to £855.40 the invoice was settled, months down the line I have received an additional invoice relating to the tax work making a total of £1129. I was not at any point made by the firm aware that it would almost double I paid the £855 in order to maintain relations, but this has now come to the point where I don’t know what the final invoice will be I have contacted the firm but they are not interested in reasoning the additional costs. Please help any ideas where i stand with the law? I have contacted ICAEW and hope that they can assist but in the past it seems they favour their members who keep their boat afloat.

Answer: This is one of the reasons why my firm operates a fixed fee policy so both of us know exactly where we stand. It is, regrettably not uncommon with firms that charge on an hourly basis.

You may have some luck with the ICAEW – one of my clients took his previous accountants to the Institute and won some redress – if your case is clear the Institute can be helpful.

ICAEW member firms are, strangely, the ones my firm tends to have the most problems with for some reason. Shouldn’t be the case but it is. (I only employ members of the other accountancy bodies for that reason).

Pay stub filing bad form for taxpayers

Ollie Hartgroves, owner of Hartgroves Tax Service on West Waco Drive, keeps a paper sign in the front office of his small shop on Waco Drive that says “No Pay Check Stubs” for good reason.

The Cost of Cancer – Segment with Keith Blessington

Question: Is there any LAW or RULES for Christian INDEPENDENT Churches in India?

Hi Everybody,

Greetings to you!

Is there any Church Registration apart from Trust Registration for Christian INDEPENDENT churches in India?

What is the procedure?

Is there any rule or regulation for the Independent Churches in India?

Is there any Professional Tax for the Church offering?

With Regards

Albert Joel

Answer: Hi Alby,

Good Question
Why you are always focusing Indian Christian & leaders?

The churches should come under the Religious Trust, the Trust should be registered and the Income tax is appicable for all churches in India.

They should get approval from government.

With Regards!

Draft of EA School Budget Calls for 3.73% Tax Increase

East Aurora School Superintendent James Bodziak and Business Manager Paul Blowers presented a second draft of the preliminary 2010-2011 budget to the School Board at its meeting on March 24. The revised budget of $28,258,630 represents an increase in spending of approximately $40,000 over the proposal presented to the board at the March 10 meeting, but reduces the projected tax levy increase to …

Has history been really tampered with? Conclusions