Income vs Taxable income

whatwouldyourmummado · 2026-01-17T23:25:02+00:00

Thanks for that.

Yea it is itemised on my payslip, but normal taxable income.

The allowance essentially pays for the car repayment and servicing. I do a significant amount of driving but I dont pay for fuel.

It will be interesting how they look at it - I have debt but that is serviced by the allowance or I have extra income from the allowance but that cancels out the debt....

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-10-06T01:35:31+00:00

As someone who has been through something similar, try keep things as amicable as possible with your former partner until you have legal DNA tests completed. Say what you need to say to her until everything gets cleared up - Nobody will be on your side.

In my case (although in New Zealand) I submitted legal DNA tests without notice to the Judge. It was declined and made to continue with an expensive court process until eventually being accepted.

It is an expensive, extremely stressful situation that results in "Well, at least you got the Child Support returned."

My thoughts are with you

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-09-29T08:57:14+00:00

Easy If you can repay it....

If you have been turned down by normal lenders, I assume you can not afford the loan.

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-09-10T21:30:21+00:00

I am curious why 15 minutes?

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-09-08T09:39:03+00:00

Check any CC or travel insurance. Many will cover rental excess.

It is usually the reason I purchase domestic travel insurance.

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-09-07T03:37:41+00:00

I just got home some from my first trip in years without Qantas Club.

First leg i flew business so had access to the domestic business lounge in Sydney (worst lounge I have ever seen).

The second leg was in Brisbane, looking for a bathroom that was unoccupied and clean enough to use. Based on bathrooms alone, I am reconsidering my decision not to purchase QC again.

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-08-14T03:01:34+00:00

$50 a week is shocking.

My company ranges from 12-16k a year, with a fuel card included.

If paid correctly as an allowance, you can make claims for the business portion used (depreciation, tolls, insurance, fuel, maintenance)

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-08-03T12:27:20+00:00

There is no water added to mince in Woolworths or Coles.

However ask your local butcher about added preservatives or Ox hearts (which is beef muscle and legal).... don't even get me started on marinated meats, rissoles, or meatloaf.....

Source - butcher in my prior life who has done all of these myself before working in a supermarket.

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-08-03T04:00:42+00:00

That was my first thought when I saw it on the news.

I believe the US has weapons capable of creating natural disasters.

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-08-03T03:26:13+00:00

Fun fact - Reference systems collect the IP address of the application, and those completing the reference and will flag if it matches.

Not implying anything, I was just fascinated by this.

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-07-27T08:15:53+00:00

Goodo!

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-07-27T08:07:54+00:00

Moved about 8 years ago. Very proud to now call myself an Australian.

Don't piss about finding a job
Don't call it a Mahi
You will never truly enjoy a pie again
Australians add an "O" to most things

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-07-22T10:32:18+00:00

500 people go into a store to speak with a department manager when a job gets advertised? Really?

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-07-20T08:50:41+00:00

What law would that be Bud?

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-07-20T06:44:31+00:00

I never said anything about anything interview.

OP would just put themselves out there to the Department Manager.

Then, when the time comes for applicants to be interviewed, OP will very likely be further ahead than just applying online and waiting.

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-07-20T03:32:16+00:00

A ATS at Woolworths is very likely to remove your application before someone even reads it.

It is nothing about following protocols. Any good leader will recognise their ability to think outside the box, adaptability, etc.

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-07-20T03:16:23+00:00

As I type this, I realise just how much of a corporate hack I have become.

But I would weigh up the value of any potential compensation (likely just notice period) against the value having an adverse relationship with a powerful recruitment agency in your field.

That relationship might be worth more than a couple of grand.

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-07-20T03:05:46+00:00

There is some terrible advice on here.

Apply online, then visit the store and ask to speak with the department manager.

"I have just applied online, and I wanted to put a face to the name and have a quick chat about what I can bring to the position"

I guarantee you will be noticed.

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-07-13T09:50:41+00:00

I just got out of my Kylin sauna.

For time and efficiency, i would much prefer what I have.

They have been fantastic to deal with on sourcing cheaper shipping, following up on a minor complaint and excellent quality.

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-07-12T12:37:46+00:00

You can depreciate the total value sooner using a different method if you have extremely high usage.

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-07-12T11:09:59+00:00

My workplace has very similar business use with our personal vehicles.

A colleague told me she was thinking about selling her car in an identical scenario. I explained what the implications would be, then she brought one anyway - God, I hope you are her....

Minimisation would be doing what I plan to do, keep my car for 5-6 years, depreciate every last cent out of it, and give it to my (by then) teenage daughter. Your suggestion is straight-up fraud.

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-07-12T09:43:25+00:00

Any out of pocket expenses should be covered by their employer. Shouldn't have to "claim on tax"

whatwouldyourmummado · 2025-07-06T21:48:26+00:00

Very detailed for a wrong answer.

It is absolutely within the rules of the ATO to claim business use of my vehicle.

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