The Money Puzzle, with James Kirby The Australian

Ever been to a BBQ where someone told you about a unique tax strategy and you're left wondering why your accountant never mentioned this before? It might be claiming a luxury car as a tax deduction or becoming a tax resident of a tax haven like Vanuatu to avoid paying income tax.

We sit down with an accountant to run through a range of "is this possible" scenarios from claiming travel costs on investment properties to determining whether you can claim pet food as a tax deduction for your dog if they can double as a guard dog. We get to the bottom of many interesting tax myths and either debunk them or confirm their legitimacy.

In this episode we cover:


Someone told me I could claim this on tax, can I?
End of financial year tax tips
How to pick an accountant that's right for you

Located on Sydney's Central Coast, accountant Timothy Ricardo joins Wealth contributor James Gerrard of FinancialAdvisor.com.au 
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High risk, high return is the perception when it comes to property development. So, no wonder that only 2% of all property investors actually engage in property development activities. If you have ever thought about property development, this is the episode for you.

In this episode we cover:


How to get started in property development
Tips and tricks from an experienced property developer
Is there still money to be made in development?
Expected ROI and how to decide between cash vs debt funding

Property developer Daichi Somehara of buyers agency firm Property Buyer joins Wealth contributor James Gerrard of FinancialAdvisor.com.au
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The inbox at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au has been bursting at the seams - it's time to give listener questions the attention they deserve. 

In this show we cover: 


Is a stock split something to worry about?
Help! I should have put this investment inside super
Retirement calculators forget to tell you one thing
Dividend Reinvestment programs - how they work 

Financial adviser James Gerrard joins Wealth Editor James Kirby in this episode 
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Using super for any reason other than retirement savings used to be taboo: Not anymore, and not when the tax system is totally loaded in favour of the homeowner. The Coalition proposal to allow super for first home buyers is gaining attention, it's an idea that will be hard to resist.

James Gerrard of The Financial Adviser joins Wealth Editor James Kirby in this episode.

In this episode we cover:


Changing role of super in home buying 
Big risks with NDIS property schemes 
Why are some property owners quitting?
Value in the regions - Investors are going further from the cities 

Submit your questions on all things property, business and finance: themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au

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Are SMSFs worth the trouble? How much should you have in funds to get started? 

There are now more than 600,000 SMSFs in the local market: If you don't have a fund, it's time to think about it (and if you do have a fund: It might also be time to consider whether it is still the best tax structure for your situation).

In today's show we cover: 


Are Self Managed Super Funds worth the trouble?
What is the ideal age to begin a new fund?
The latest patterns in SMSF activity from the ATO
Dealing with the new super tax 

Julie Dolan, head of SMSF and estate planning at KPMG joins Wealth Editor James Kirby in this episode 
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The argument against apartment investment has always been the same: 'They can just keep adding new developments'...well, not anymore. The market is changing and the statistics are there to prove it.

In today's show we cover: * Why the rebound in apartment investment returns will continue* Using super for buying a home - should you? * WA wins as the best state for property  investors *  Is Lenders Mortgage insurance a con? 

Terry Ryder of the Hotspotting group joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode 
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