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The magic of tidying

The magic of tidying

Decluttering and minimising. Taking control of house and garden, nurturing body and soul. I've read Marie Kondo and read a little on a related Swedish method and feel inspired. I've been a borderline hoarder and lived with depression for too long and want to take the initiative. Has anyone done this? Or is there anyone who'd like to try with me?

I've sorted my books and uni notes. I've decided to sell some furniture when lockdown lifts. But the other papers and STUFF in the house and the jungle outside have me beaten atm. Some mutual encouragement and support is the only thing that's going to get me through. I know I'll have to face some decisions like "will I ever use that fabric stash" or "how many books in the TBR ,pile is too many" or "where do I start in the kitchen". Boxing isn't the answer, it was a temporary reprieve.

It's going to be a contest between my commitment to getting sorted and the looming possibility of having to move and downsize for my health. Having control of my space will be a win in either the old space or a new one.

Setting goals. Celebrating achievements. Sharing life hacks. Is anyone on board?

Dimity.

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Ute expenses can't be claimed for tax unless its involved for the purposes for gaining income. If you drive to work with ute its not deductible but if you drive from client to client using ute as part of business its claimable as a deduction @TAB

I have been doing some tidying like @Oaktree has I emptied the doors of my fridge and had stuff that needed to be tossed out so more room in there. Will get fridge storage containers from Big W.

Just put my crystal collection in salt water to cleanse them and will put them outside during the new moon eclipse on Thursday night.

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Good job @Former-Member

I need to clean my fridge too

Meggle

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The catch with tax and ABN is tools @Former-Member .

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I don't understand what you mean, for a vehicle you have to demonstrate that you are using it in the process of generating an income for the purposes of deduction. There are extensive tax law precedents that show a decisive link between money earned and use of a vehicle

There aren't many legal tax loopholes for the average member of the general public, taxation is mainly designed around big business and trusts @TAB

I would discuss it with your accountant or tax agent

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having a meltdown atm conveyancers want physical copies of ID have left at brothers in Adelaide.

Iknow what I said for a fact, have done it, know people who still do it. google ABN for trades maybe @Former-Member

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I hope your brother is co-operative @TAB

I never heard of that before. So long as the taxman doesn't come after you. My brother did income splitting under the advice of his accountant. I could have told him it was illegal but he did not know. He went by what the accountant told him. Tax rulings change every day and its been 30 years since I had my nose in a CCH tax manual.

Just be careful.

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I do not want to discuss tax with you thanks @Former-Member I told you what I know and what accountants have said to me etc if you disagree thats fine.

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brother found it but is so stupid he sent hopeless scan of it as too lazy to go to post it , has no idea @Former-Member

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No good @TAB must be so annoying. Its a shame when family can't do the right thing. What is so hard about posting a letter? Got good news fasting blood sugar is 5.8 today. Have been wearing my chrysocolla crystal bracelet and drinking a whole head of celery juice per day which is great for diabetes

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