Tools Used By Quantity Surveyors for Accuracy

14 September 2017
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Quantity surveying is a branch of civil engineering which deals in the construction industry to offer knowledge on the costs required for construction as well as contracts. Those who work in this field of line are referred to as quantity surveyors. Their primary task is to manage all the costs which relate to construction as well as civil engineering projects. This includes all the necessary calculations; from the initial calculations made before the project is started to the very final figures. Read More

2 Occasions on Which It Is Wise to Hire a Tax Accountant

7 September 2017
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Every Australian citizen has certain tax obligations which differ depending on their circumstances. However, the vast majority of the workforce will be liable to pay some form of tax on their yearly income to the government. Depending on the severity of the offence, failure to file and pay the correct taxes could result in you facing prosecution, large fines or even time in prison. The only way to avoid this is to make sure that your annual tax return properly reflects your circumstances and is filed on time. Read More

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I swear, no matter what I do I get stressed out at tax time. I'm not very good at keeping track of my paperwork. For many years I felt like everyone else must have some kind of secret in how they got big tax returns and I ended up with a bill every year. Then I realise what the 'trick' was - having a great accountant. Finding the right accountant not only helps to ensure that I get the maximum tax return but it also makes the whole process a lot less stressful as he gives me tips like taking photos of my receipts on my phone so I can´t lose them. This blog has tips on finding a better accountant for your tax return if you are a little disorganised like me.