July 2008

No Boundaries Seminar

Are you looking for information about how to claim your working holiday against your tax? No Boundaries and BAN TACS hold regular workshops. These workshops will show you how to achieve your working holiday and maximise the claim against your tax.

A workshop is being held on Saturday the 12th of July on the Sunshine Coast. The format is very casual. 9:00 am start and finishing about noon. Weather permitting, we will adjourn to a local park for lunch and finish when you are ready. The afternoon is more of a social gathering where we take the opportunity to network, swap yarns and experiences and also to ask any more questions. If you have "business cards" for networking, these are welcome. If you are interested in more information about this seminar, or would like to register your attendance, please email us at No Boundries with the subject heading "Tax Workshop".

Presenter: No Boundaries
Date: Saturday, 12th July, 2008
Time: 9:00 am to midday
Location: Cooran Community Hall, Cooran. See 'Placemark 1' on this map link
Parking: Plenty of parking in downtown Cooran
Cost: FREE; a donation tin will be available if you would like to assist torward our costs

Keynote Speaker: Julia Hartman CPA. Julia is an avid traveller herself and has spent time getting her hands dirty as an itinerant fruit picker. Julia specialises in this field of taxation.
What do you need to bring?: Lots of questions, an open mind, BYO lunch, something to wash lunch down with, camp chairs. Lunch can also be bought at the Cooran general store next door - store owner, John has said they will look after those who wish to do business with them. Note the park has no BBQ facility.
What you need to know (legal stuff): We hold workshops in goodwill and as a community service. No Boundaries or its principles, BANTACS or its principles or staff are not liable for any damage, injury or anything else. Your personal details remain confidential, and are not passed onto any third party. The workshops are for your benefit and information. BANTACS and No Boundaries will be including some sales information as well. Yes, we would like your business.

If you would like to make a weekend of it: Richard, from the Gympie Caravan Park is offering a discount. $23.00 per night for a van site, or $65.00 per night for a small cabin (BYO linen). Just mention “No Boundaries workshop” or bring a printout of this page for the reduced rate.
A bit about Cooran: Cooran village tucks into the Six Mile Creek valley floor on each side of the creek and the railway line. It has a striking backdrop of highlands and mountains and enjoys views to surrounding farms, grazing lands and the volcanic plugs of Mounts Cooran, Pinbarren and Cooroora. Cooran prides itself on being a small self-contained rural village built on family-oriented values, artistic and cultural pursuits and appreciation of the surrounding natural environment. Residents embrace a wide variety of environmentally friendly initiatives such as recycling, energy efficient buildings and composting toilets.
The traditional built form and character of the village has been retained. New development complements existing streetscapes and create buildings using vernacular forms and materials. The maintenance of a low-key business and community focus meets some of the day-to-day needs of the local residents and provides outlets for local arts and crafts.
The introduction of hotels or other large commercial elements would conflict with the quiet character sought by residents.

For more information: please contact Lyn and Kym at kymnlyn@noboundaries.com.au

If you would like more information on future workshops, please register your interest by emailing us at No Boundaries, with "Tax Workshop" in the subject.

September 2008

Julia will be at the API Interactive at the Brisbane Property Expo on 12th 13th & 14th September, 2008.

Presenter: Julia Hartman
Date: 12th 13th & 14th September, 2008
Location: Brisbane property expo

For more information: please contact Julia on 0428 381 864, if she is out of range, e-mail Julia at julia@bantacs.com.au

Free Workshops For Travelling Workers

Julia Hartman CPA, Registered Tax Agent, Sunday Mail Columnist and Principle of BAN TACS Accountants Pty. Limited will be claiming her trip around Australia by providing workshops on the subject. Julia’s firm specialise in meeting the needs of travelling workers and the web site provides, free of charge, the material needed to substantiate your claim. After each workshop she will be available to prepare tax returns if required. BAN TACS offices are on Bribie Island Rd at Ningi and at Cotton Tree Maroochydore. In NSW the offices are located in Tenterfield in the North and Nowra & Mittagong in the South. They can provide taxation services to you anywhere in Australia via the internet. You still receive personalised attention, it’s not a case of having a computer bleeping at you. You simply print the documents off their site and fill them in as best you can then post them to BAN TACS. They will then contact you to make sure they have all the details they need. BAN TACS can also act as your mailing address for your PAYG summaries, investment statements etc. If you need access to your documents at anytime they are only a phone call away. Take a look at all the services available.