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We are pleased to bring you our Christmas 2009 edition of the ARW Report. Yes Christmas is coming so for those that haven't sorted out their tax yet, make an appointment now for your 2009 tax return with your ARW consultant. The ATO have advised us to expect delays in January for the processing of refunds so the quicker you act, the quicker you will get your refund!

Later this month we see the much anticipated Henry Report on the Australian Tax System to be delivered to the Federal Treasurer. It is interesting that there is a recommendation to make individual tax returns voluntary in the future. I can see the benefit in those that use E-Tax or ITP or H & R Block, but for the majority of ARW clients, I know for fact that they would be shortchanged if they trusted "The Taxman's" calculations simply because claims for rental properties, investment gearing, cars, home office expenses, medical expenses and the like would not be factored in. Remember that Mr Taxman is the good cop whilst The Taxman is the bad cop!

Yes we are still accepting new clients and would gratefully appreciate any referrals that you provide us - so make sure you let your family & friends know that you have a great award-winning accountant. Visit our website for more information about the various services which we can provide. With Christmas fast approaching, now is the time to make an appointment for your 2009 tax return with your ARW consultant by emailing Kylie here.

2009 was another tough one financially but we are seeing that the economy is showing signs of change. Make sure you read the article What Will 2010 hold?

We wish everyone much happiness & success during the festive season and beyond. May a special angel look down on you & your family.

• Seasons Greetings from ARW
  The directors and staff at ARW wish you a safe & Merry Christmas and prosperous 2010.
• Need to do your tax?
  Christmas is coming! Book now to see your ARW representative for your refund.
• ARW Xmas office closure
  We will be closing our office for the festive season on Friday 18 December and re-opening on Monday 4 January 2010.
• 1800 TAXMAN sponsoring Team GWS
  1800 TAXMAN have signed as Foundation Partners of Team GWS, AFL's 18th team.
• Small Business tax break ends 31 December
  Just a reminder for those in small business that the 50% extra tax deduction ends at the end of the year.
• Wombats too good for the Irish
  The Australian Wombats AFL Masters team have defeated their Irish counterparts in the International Rules. The two test series, which featured ARW's Adrian Raftery, was played in Galway and Dublin last month. It was the Wombats' first successful campaign in Ireland after three previous unsuccessful attempts.
• Think you could manage your super better?
  If you are disappointed with your super falling over the past two years then contact us about havng your own Self Managed Super Fund.
• Larry the fundraising superstar!
  ARW's much loved Larry Leprechaun has raised $39,253 for Bears of Hope. Well done Larry!
• ATO systems down in January
  We have been advised that there will be processing delays for a few weeks in January and February as the ATO's computer systems are being upgraded.
• Beware ATO tax refund email scam
  Please ignore any email from ATO about potential refund as it is a fake.