2011 Income Tax Return Services

Prouse Joondalup Accountants prepares 2011 income tax returns from 1 July 2011.From 1 July 2011, Prouse Family Accountants in Joondalup will be able to prepare and electronically lodge individual and business income tax returns for the 2010/11 financial year.

Our business has grown substantially in the last 12 months. Our Joondalup office lodged an additional 700 income tax returns in 2010 (when compared to 2009) and we are looking forward to helping all of our clients – existing and new – with their 2011 income tax return.

Call the office on 08 9400 8400 when you are ready to make your appointment.

What time can I make an appointment?

Our Joondalup office is open Monday to Thursday from 9AM until 7:30PM (last appointment at 7PM). On Fridays we are open from 9AM until 5PM and on Saturdays from 9AM until 1PM.

Mobile tax return services are available on weekdays from 3PM until 7PM.

To make an appointment call 08 9400 8400.

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BankLink: The best accounting solution for small business clients

“The BankLink Service provides small business clients of Prouse Family Accountants with solutions to simplify the accounting process – letting small business owners spend less time on accounting and more time on their business (or with their family).”

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For a small monthly fee,  BankLink automates and streamlines your accounting by virtually eliminating manual data entry and the collection of receipts and bank statements.

You don’t have to spend hours doing your books with software (like MYOB or Quickbooks) that is often complex and expensive to use.

And, BankLink makes it easy for Prouse Family Accountants to send your business regular financial information so you can make well informed business decisions.

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Do you need small business advice?

Stressed businesswoman.The most recent MYOB Business Monitor found that some business owners have difficulty with marketing to attract new customers, access to affordable and reliable business advice and getting finance to grow their business.

The MYOB business survey found that getting affordable and reliable business advice was a difficulty for more than one in four Australian small businesses.

Newly established and businesses with fewer than 20 employees had the most difficulty.

We provide affordable taxation and business advice

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Keep excellent records for your investment property

rent_binder Rent Manager is a simple computer record keeping system to help you keep excellent records for your investment property.

If you have an investment property then your are required to include a rental property schedule with your income tax return.

Some property managers provide Annual Taxation Statements that contain a lot of the information necessary to lodge your tax return. However, if you have multiple properties or manage them yourself then we recommend Rent Manager software.

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Don’t miss out on BIG DEDUCTIONS on your rental property!

Regardless of the date of construction, all investment properties have depreciation in the form of depreciating assets, commonly known as Plant and Equipment. Over time, these assets wear out and decline in value.Does your rental property have a tax depreciation schedule?

If it doesn’t and it was built or renovated after 1985, then you could be missing out on THOUSANDS of dollars worth of tax savings every year!

Regardless of the date of construction, all investment properties have depreciation in the form of depreciating assets, commonly known as Plant and Equipment. Over time, these assets wear out and decline in value.

Examples of Plant and Equipment include carpets, ovens, cooktop, dishwasher, clothes dryer, window blinds, air conditioner, heater and hotwater system.

RENTAL PROPERTY + DEPRECIATION SCHEDULE = MAXIMUM REFUND

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