Links
Links
Written by Dan
Two of the links provide information from Scripture on the Stewardship of Money and Possessions. Surprisingly, the Bible has a lot to say about this - possibly these links may be a useful resource for further study!!
Baptist Union of Australia
Link includes access to all Baptist Unions in Australia and National Baptist Agencies
Centrelink Deeming for Pensioners
Fact sheet about deeming and what it means for pensioners
Financial Counselling Services
If you are experiencing difficulty in managing loan or other credit arrangements, or know of someone who needs help to manage their debts, Wesley Mission provides a Creditline Counselling and advocacy service at various centres on this link - Phone 1800 808 488 from anywhere in Australia for more information.
Funeral Savings Accounts - Centrelink Fact Sheet
Centrelink details on the preparations you can make for your funeral expenses. A BFS Funeral Savings account is intended to meet these requirements.
GST may apply to the Sale or Purchase of Church Property
Taxation Office booklet on how the GST will apply to the sale of business property, including Church property.
Money & the Bible
Stewardship passages from the Bible for reflection
Money, Quotes & Promises for Reflection
What does the Bible say about Money?? Bible Quotes & Promises with inspiration quotes from famous people.
Money, The Truth about
A message for reflection about the stewardship of Time and Money.
Solicitors in NSW for Church Loans
Information and contact details for the legal firm acting for BFS in preparing mortgage securities for loans to Churches in NSW
Solicitors in Victoria for Church Loans
Information and contact details for the legal firm acting for BFS in preparing mortgage securities for loans to Churches in Victoria
Solicitors in Western Australia for Church Loans
Information and contact details for the legal firm acting for BFS in preparing mortgage securities for loans to Churches in Western Australia
Stamp Duty in NSW on Transfer of Property
Calculator to determine estimated Stamp Duty payable on transfer of property in New South Wales
Stamp Duty in NSW on Mortgages
Calculator to determine estimated Stamp Duty payable on Mortgages in New South Wales
Stamp Duty in SA on Transfer of Property
Calculator to determine estimated Stamp Duty payable on transfer of property in South Australia
Stamp Duty in Tasmania on Transfer of Property
Calculator to determine estimated Stamp Duty payable on transfer of property in Tasmania.
Stamp Duty in Victoria on Mortgages and Transfer of Property
Calculator to determine estimated stamp duty payable on transfer of Victorian Land. The Victorian Govt abolished stamp duty on mortgages effected on or after 1 July 2004.
TFN & ABN information for Savings Accounts & Investments
Taxation requirements regarding interest paid on client accounts
TFN Application for Deceased Estate
Quoting a TFN for accounts held for a deceased person will avoid PAYG Withholding Tax on interest paid
TFN Application for an Individual
Quoting a Tax File Number (TFN) to BFS will avoid BFS having to deduct PAYG Withholding Tax from of 46.5% on interest paid. We recommend also that a TFN be obtained for any child under 18 years where an account is held with BFS in the child's name as PAYG Withholding Tax may also be required to be deducted from some interest paid amounts. An Application form can be ordered online from the Australian Taxation Office by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser: http://individuals.iorder.com.au/ilogin.aspx
TFN withholding tax on accounts and investments held by non-profit organisations
Taxation office requirements regarding interest paid to Non-Profit entities, including Churches
Establish a Deductible Gift Recipient Christian Education Building Fund
Taxation Guidelines for establishment of a Sunday School or an Education/School Building Fund for which donations may be tax deductible. Contact BFS for further information.
Taxation Regulations on Childrens Accounts
Australian Taxation Office information on the taxation of interest on children's accounts, tax file number and date of birth options to avoid the application by BFS of withholding tax on interest and tax return obligations.
Taxation of Interest Earned on Child's Account
Fact sheet from the Australian Taxation Office on who is responsible to declare interest earned on a child's account.
Application for a Refund of Tax Withheld from Interest Paid by a Financial Institution in Australia
Australian Taxation Office form to claim a refund on amount/s withheld from Interest paid by a financial institution where:
- an organisation (Church) or person is exempt from tax; and
- the organisation or person did not quote a TFN, ABN or details of exemption to the financial institution before 30 June after amounts were withheld.
induemoney Cheq Accounts
This is the link to the induemoney Cheq Account website for individuals and organisations (other than Baptist entities) who would like access to a cheque account. These accounts are managed by BFS as Agent for Indue Limited.
Questions?
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