Airbnb hosts’ urgent tax blitz warning
Thousands of Aussie Airbnb owners could have their details shared with the ATO — and the move could push up prices for all of us.
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ATO issues warning on dodgy tax claims
After a mad rush to lodge returns this tax season, the ATO has issued a grim warning before it examines 2 million tax returns in this year’s audit.
Why you might get more tax cuts soon
Pressure is growing on the Federal Government to bring forward its planned 2022 tax cuts to next year, which would deliver millions of Australians thousands of dollars extra.
Man jailed over $105m fraud scheme
Joshua Kitson thought the Australian Tax Office would never uncover this “squeaky clean” scheme. Now he will spend years behind bars.
ATO weighs in on $10k cash ban
The ATO is ramping up “strike teams” to crack down on $11 billion in unpaid tax, saying it welcomes “any measure that helps us tackle the black economy”.
ATO’s new $100 billion crackdown
Around 1.6 million Aussies are being told “you can no longer hide” as the tax man ramps up a major crackdown on this $100 billion area.
ATO letter ‘freaking out’ taxpayers
The ATO is digging through four years of your old tax returns and sending out thousands of these letters. Here’s what to do if you get one.
How $1080 tax handout is backfiring
The Federal Government’s tax rebate was meant to boost the economy, but what cash-strapped Aussies are really spending the money on has been revealed.
How $1080 tax handout is backfiring
The Federal Government’s tax rebate was meant to boost the economy, but what cash-strapped Aussies are really spending the money on has been revealed.
Hidden trap in $1080 tax refund
Australians are filing their tax returns in record numbers to get their hands on that extra $1080 — but some may never even see the cash.
Tax mistakes that trap investors
Investors enjoy bigger tax refunds than other Australia but with great rewards come greater risks, and the price of getting it wrong can be hefty. Here’s what to watch out for.
Why you might miss out on free $1080
If you’ve lodged your tax return, got a refund and are patiently waiting for this extra handout to hit your account, think again.
Tax cut calculator: How much you get
ScoMo’s tax offset has officially passed, meaning millions of us are about to get relief. Use our calculator to find out how much you’ll get.
Fastest way to get your $1080
ScoMo’s tax offset has officially passed, meaning millions of us are about to get relief. This is how you can get it within two weeks.
‘ATO wanted Pizza Hut’s number’
Tasmanian aircraft engineer Ben’s $200,000 salary put him in the crosshairs of the Australian Taxation Office — two years in a row.
ATO’s fresh ‘power grab’ slammed
Taxpayers have reacted furiously to a push for the Australian Taxation Office to wield new powers, claiming it could send businesses bankrupt.
$3.1 billion tax refund bonanza
The Australian Tax Office has received a huge surge in tax lodgements over last year – and Australians are being showered in tax refunds.
Everything you need to know about tax time
From calculating how much extra cash you’ll get back, to how to invest your refund, here is everything you need to know to easily navigate tax time.
‘Slap in the face’: Anger over $800 bonus
One million Aussies will get an $800 cash bonus, after the government bowed to political pressure. But not all are praising the move.
Dark side of ‘funny’ deductions
It’s tax time. And you know what that means — lots of people trying to figure out what they can get away with claiming.
myGov back online after tax outage
The government has apologised after “technical difficulties” brought down the myGov online portal and mobile apps for most of Friday.
ATO in utter tax return meltdown
Aussies are facing delays in getting tax refunds as the ATO pulls staff from other duties to answer an unprecedented flood of phone calls.
How to turn your tax refund into $30k
The average Aussie tax refund is just over $2500. But if you follow this piece of advice, you could end up with much, much more.
Why side hustles are a tax minefield
Millions of Australians who run small businesses or have side gigs in the sharing economy can’t escape the taxman’s magnifying glass. Here’s what you need to know.
Who the ATO is cracking down on
Hundreds of thousands of Aussies are expected to receive a nasty letter from the ATO this year. Here’s who is being targeted.
Huge changes coming today
A whole host of changes to tax, superannuation and minimum wages are finally here. Here’s a guide to help you get across it all today.
Tax could cost retirees’ kids thousands
Retirement planning is complex and if super fund members get their strategy wrong it can end up costing their children and other beneficiaries a fortune.
Tax mistake Aussies will make tomorrow
A scary tax deadline is finally here — but many of us actually get it very wrong. Here’s everything you need to know to avoid a Monday stuff-up.
Simple tax return mistake we’re making
Experts say one big mistake leaves taxpayers shocked when they receive their tax return. Here’s how to stop it from happening.
How to get your tax refund faster
Tax time is almost here — and if you want to get your hands on your refund as quickly as possible, there’s something you need to know.
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