Tax time helper

If you spent money on your child’s education between July 2008 and June 2009 you may be eligible for a tax break on your child’s education expenses.

In fact, the Government Education Tax Refund allows you to claim up to 50 per cent of eligible education-related expenses* for your children. Make the most of your tax refund and purchase Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007.

Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 makes tax time a breeze.

• Not only does Excel 2007 have online templates, sorting and filtering capabilities and charting tools, it features new templates, such as household budgets, with built-in calculations to save you time.

• With Live Preview, you can see changes before you commit to them for greater ease when setting budgets.

• Charts convey much more than numbers alone – just choose a chart style and click to see at a glance where your money is at

• Write, organise and store information relating to your expenses throughout the year, all in one place, with OneNote® 2007.

• Save precious time – and headaches – by managing all your notes and information in one, easy-to-use product.

• For handy templates to help organise your family budget and to take the hassle out of tax time , visit www.parentsplayground.com.au for more details.

“Imagine how much easier life could be with Microsoft Office 2007,” Symantha Perkins. As a working mum with three kids I love anything that makes my day easier. I find that keeping track of my receipts and managing the family budget is so much easier with Microsoft Office 2007, which ultimately saves me time, particularly at the end of the financial year.”

“Not only does Microsoft® Office 2007 help make my life easier, it can help my kids get ahead in school. Don’t forget, you could be eligible for the Government Education Tax Refund at tax time if you purchase Microsoft Office 2007 for your children. Naturally, I want the best for my kids when it comes to education and, if it also means I can boost the family budget at tax time, that’s just good maths!”

For details visit www.parentsplayground.com.au.

• Makes tax time less painful

• Simple and easy to use

• Helps keep track of the family budget

WIN INSTANT PRIZES!

For your chance to win lots of great prizes courtesy of Microsoft® Office 2007, simply head online to www.parentsplayground.com.au.

How to enter

1. Log on to www.parentsplayground.com.au

1. Watch a demonstration of Microsoft® Office 2007

2. Follow the prompts to win!

Terms and Conditions

Competition closes 30 June 2009 (11.59pm AEST). Permit number LTPS/09/03454 and TP 09/01549.

Winners names will be published at http://aww.ninemsn.com.au/microsoft. For full prize details, see http://aww.ninemsn.com.au/microsoft/prizes. Please go to http://aww.ninemsn.com.au/microsoft/tnc for full Terms and Conditions. Promoter is NineMSN, Level 7, 264 – 278, George Street, Sydney 2000. ABN 33 077 753 461.

*This tax refund may be applicable if you meet the official criteria outlined on www.educationtaxrefund.gov.au, and if you purchase before 30 June 2009. The Government’s education tax refund is not exclusive to Microsoft products.