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With over four decades of experience, Neil C Hocquard hasserved as a seasoned taxation consultant, delivering tailored tax solutions since 1977. Comprising a skilled team of chartered accountants, we extend comprehensive support in accounting, financial management, and tax preparation. As a family-owned and operated entity, we offer holistic and personalised accounting and financial services for individuals and business enterprises, focusing on small and medium businesses.
We strive to address your unique financial needs effectively and keep a friendly approach to helping all our clients, big and small. Our dedicated tax services encompass the meticulous preparation of tax returns for individuals—including salary and wage earners—and diverse business entities such as sole traders, partnerships, and companies. Additionally, we facilitate tax return filings for rental properties, superannuation, and trusts, along with assisting in obtaining business activity and instalment activity statements. Moreover, we aid in securing Tax File Numbers, ABNs, and wages.
Beyond tax consultation, we offer an array of financial services, including business accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping. While accessible during standard business hours, we also accommodate appointments beyond regular schedules and on Saturdays. With a wealth of expertise and a client-centric approach, we have emerged as one of the most preferred tax consultants in Newcastle and its surrounding areas.
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There are times that you do e.g., running a business, incurring losses, had tax deducted from your wages. This is just a few examples. Even if you don’t need to lodge a tax return, you still need to tell the ATO that you don’t need to lodge a tax return.
No. The most you get back is 49% but only if your income is over $180,000.
Basically, anything that is required for you to earn your income. However, there are some exemptions, particularly expenses that are considered to be private in nature such as driving to work and wearing clothes. There are also other expenses specifically allowed from time to time when the law changes but that would be too long an answer to place here. If you don’t know, then the best approach is to keep the receipt and ask the question when preparing your tax return.
There are times when you can and times when you can’t. Travel between home and work just to get you to work even for overtime, out of hours or for the second time that day are not allowed. There are exceptions to this rule and are too lengthy to mention here. For ordinary employees who do not use a car very often, it is best to keep a diary of where you went and how far.
For those who have significant car travel, a logbook is likely to be required and there are strict rules to keeping a logbook. When using the logbook method, you must keep all receipts for all car expenses.
This can be a tricky question. Usually, an employee cannot claim a home office because there is a work office provided for that use. However, use of telephone and electricity can be an exception.
We are located at 4 Cromwell Street, New Lambton, NSW 2305.
Yes, we provide quotes for all our services.
Yes, we are fully accredited and qualified.
We are available from 9 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and 9:30 AM to 12 PM on Saturdays.
