Kevin Rudd

Kevin Rudds Christmas bonus went in the pokies?

by Mitz December 12, 2009

If Mr Rudd gave a gambler $1000 do you think he would spend it on something to keep the economy going or would he pump it into the pokies. After reading this article, I could not stop thinking about a comment mentioned “how many people does it take to empty a pokie machine?” Great question. [...]

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How can I claim the Solar Hot Water Grant?

by Mikelle September 4, 2009

Do you have an electric hot water system?  Do you already have insulation in your home?  If you answered yes to both these questions then you are entitled to the Government Solar Hot Water Grant!! Like the Insulation Rebate you can get up to $1,600 to have one installed.  My father-in-law had his solar hot [...]

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How to claim and fill out the educational tax refund from the tax department.

by Mitz July 8, 2009

We have all heard about the new Educational tax refund that the Australian government is offering but how do you claim? Obviously the first thing you must do if you want to claim expenses with the education tax rebate is to keep receipts of all your eligible purchases. Then at tax time, parents can simply [...]

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Education Tax Refund from the Australian government.

by Mitz June 22, 2009

This year we have another bonus coming our way. An Education tax refund for items that we purchase for our children’s education. This education tax refund lets you claim up to 50% of eligible education expenses for school children.   Who is eligible for this education tax refund? If you care for a child that [...]

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Should first home buyers buy a house now or wait for the federal budget?

by Mitz April 24, 2009

What is the First home buyers grant? There was already a first home owners grant (FHOG) in place which is a $7,000.00 grant for eligable first home buyers. What is the First home owners boost? an extra $7 000 to first home buyers who purchase an established home; and an extra $14 000 to first [...]

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Is the government $8,000.00 solar power rebate finished?

by Mitz April 23, 2009

If you didn’t know about the $8,000.00 rebate for a solar power unit for home owners, you must be living under a rock. It is an amazing offer but is it at risk of finishing up early. There is a new solar power rebate for 2011. To qualify applicants must: Be the homeowner or mortgagee of the [...]

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Kevin Rud encourages spending the $1000 Christmas bonus for families and pensioners?

by Mitz December 11, 2008

Kevin Rudd, Australia’s recently elected Prime Minister has delt out a Christmas bonus for families with children and pensioners. Families will recieve $1000 per dependant child and pensioner get $1400 if they are single and $2100 for a couple. This sounds great, however now he is encouraging everyone to go out and spend it all [...]

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