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Benefits for graduates in high-need occupations

Benefits for graduates in high-need occupations

1 December 2012

The Federal Government is encouraging graduates of specified courses to take up employment in occupations identified as areas of need, by reducing compulsory HELP repayments by up to $1,744 per year. 

Graduates of early childhood education, maths and science, education and nursing courses are eligible to apply for the HECS-HELP Benefit. 

In the case of early childhood teachers, the location of employment is also specified and must be in a regional or remote area, an Indigenous Australian community or an area of high socio-economic disadvantage.

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Boyce joins campaign to share the road in Wagga Wagga

Boyce joins campaign to share the road in Wagga Wagga

1 December 2012

“Share the Road” signs will soon be erected throughout Wagga Wagga as part of an innovative approach to promote road safety for cyclists and motorists in the large inland city. 

The “Share the Road” safety project is a joint venture between the Committee 4 Wagga, Wagga Cycle Group, Wagga City Council, WIN Network and The Daily Advertiser. 

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Dubbo IT Guru Named 2012 Employee of the Year

Dubbo IT Guru Named 2012 Employee of the Year

1 December 2012

The Directors of Boyce Chartered Accountants are proud to announce Liam Smith as the winner of the firm’s prestigious “Tony Quirk Employee of the Year” award for 2012.
 

A judging panel that included the firm’s managing director Bernard Kennedy, chairman Robyn Clubb and 2011 Employee of the Year award winner, Elizabeth Timmins, selected Liam as the stand-out from this year’s five finalists for his outstanding work in developing cutting-edge information technology solutions to drive efficiency and innovation in the firm’s service offering. 

Liam has a long history with Boyce, starting as a Cadet in the Goulburn office whilst completing an accounting degree at the University of Canberra. 

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NSW land tax thresholds announced for 2013

NSW land tax thresholds announced for 2013

1 December 2012

If you own any property in NSW that is not your principal place of residence as at midnight on 31 December 2012, including a holiday house or unit, you may be liable to pay land tax. 

How is land tax calculated? 

The amount of land tax payable depends on the combined value of any taxable land you own or have an interest in. The value of taxable land does not include any structures or improvements on the land such as a house. Any land you own outside of NSW is not subject to land tax in NSW, but may be subject to land tax in the relevant state or territory. 

Land tax is calculated on the combined value of all taxable land you own above the threshold – which for 2013 has been set at $406,000. 

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Tax Office Draft Pension Ruling Overturned

Tax Office Draft Pension Ruling Overturned

1 December 2012

New pension rules that could save spouses and children thousands of dollars in taxes are the result of the Government overturning a draft ruling made last year by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). 


Superannuation Minister Bill Shorten announced that the Government proposes to amend the law so that the pension of a person who dies will only cease to be a pension when all the death benefits are paid to beneficiaries. 

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