The NPPR amnesty ends midnight 31 August 2014

The NPPR amnesty ends midnight 31 August 2014. The tax applies to all houses that are rented out, regardless of how many houses are owned.....http://www.irishtimes.com/business/personal-finance/property-owners-risk-penalty-of-7-230-as-amnesty-ends-1.1894607

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http://www.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/property-mortgages/hardpressed-families-set-for-fiveyear-freeze-on-their-property-tax-30481322.html

For anyone still waiting on their payment summary, …

For anyone still waiting on their payment summary, your employer should have given it to you by today.............. https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Employers/Payments-and-reporting/Pay-as-you-go-(PAYG)-withholding-payments-and-reporting/Worker-s-annual-payment-summaries/

If your tax affairs are simple and you prefer to …

If your tax affairs are simple and you prefer to submit your own tax return, the ATO provides 2 online methods for DIY returns. See the following link for more information: https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Lodging-your-tax-return/Lodge-online/e-tax/

30 June saw the end to the 2014 tax year

30 June saw the end to the 2014 tax year. To maximise your refunds, those on a temporary work visa that do not get Medicare benefits should get their exemption application submitted ASAP. There is normally a 6 week wait on the exemption certificate and you cannot claim the refund of Medicare paid in your return without it. See here to download the application form: http://www.humanservices.gov.au/spw/customer/forms/resources/3169-1306en.pdf

The ATO have designed a new online tax return …

The ATO have designed a new online tax return which allows individuals with basic tax returns to submit their own return more easily than before. Available from 1 July, you can input your own information or wait until mid August when the information will be entered for you to review and submit. Their etax software still exists for those who have more complex returns and prefer not to use a registered tax agent. https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Lodging-your-tax-return/Lodge-online/MyTax/

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http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/cork-council-commits-to-15-cut-on-property-tax-271557.html

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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/george-clooney-engagement-to-amal-alamuddin-actor-could-face-90000-tax-bill-for-ring-9436118.html

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http://www.humanservices.gov.au/corporate/publications-and-resources/budget/1415/measures/families/46-90055

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http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/tax-returns-to-be-axed-for-14m-australians-20140501-37ihy.html

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http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/no-income-tax-increase-before-2020-617450.html

Ireland exits bailout programme http

Ireland exits bailout programme http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/ireland-exits-bailout-programme-617194.html